Central African Republic Travel Vaccines and Advice

Land of adventure, the Central African Republic will seduce those who want to spend a good time with their loved ones. Its natural diversity will allow you to enjoy various outdoor activities such as hiking. Its streams and waterfalls are great to practice water-related activities. Its wild forests are filled with wild animals, and its natural landscapes are of an incredible beauty that you will never get tired of admiring. All of this is for the delight of tourists who love nature and are curious. Change the scenery by taking a tour of Bangui, a city rich in important historical sites. In this historic center, it is not unusual to find a good traditional restaurant which you should not hesitate to enter. You can order a variety of typical dishes such as python meat, crocodile meat or even monkey meat.

Recommended travel vaccinations for Central African Republic

VaccineDisease Transmission
Traveler’s diarrheaContaminated water/food
Cholera
Typhoid
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis BContaminated body fluids
(blood, sex, razors, needles, etc.)
RabiesInfected Animals
Yellow FeverMosquito bites
MeningitisAirborne Droplets
Influenza

Recommended Medication for Travelling to the Central African Republic

MedicationAdditional Information
Azithromycin/SupraxAntibiotic in case of traveler’s diarrhea
Malarone, Doxycycline or MefloquineRecommended anti-malaria medication

Current Weather in Central African Republic

BANGUI WEATHER

Medical Care in the Central African Republic

The medical system is still unreliable in the Central African Republic. The city center only offers 3 hospitals, and these are poorly equipped with insufficient sanitary conditions. In remote regions, medical services are even more difficult to find. For this reason, medical emergencies will involve medical evacuation to a country with a better quality of care with facilities that meet international standards.

In order to enjoy your stay in the Central African Republic, bring a first aid kit and any prescribed medications with you because pharmacies are scarce and accessing pharmaceuticals remains very difficult.

You can dial 114 for medical assistance.

Is Central African Republic Safe for Travel?

Safety and Security Descriptive
Crime High risks
Banguin High risks; Click the link below for precautions
Demonstrations Risk of violence
Road safety Avoid any road outside Bangui
Health Zika virus and Polio warning as well as Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo
Risk level AVOID ALL TRAVEL
Please click here for more information.

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Central African Republic?

Prior to travel, make sure you check with your transportation company about any passport requirements. This is important as in some cases their regulations on passport validity may be more strict than those of the destination country.

Both, a visa and a passport are required to enter the Central African Republic. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure.

Proof of immunization against yellow fever is also required.

Please click here for more information.

Embassy of Canada to Central African Republic information

When travelling to another country, it is important to know where the Canadian embassy is located in the event of:

  • A legal problem
  • A lost passport
  • The need to report a crime

It is advisable to make a copy of your original passport in case you lose it.

Canadian Consulate to Central African Republic (BANGUI)
Street Address:
Cabinet ARC, Bangui,
Central African Republic

Tel.: 236 70 50 22 39 or 236 75 50 22 39
Fax: 236 21 61 18 39

Email: [email protected]

Canadian High Commission to Cameroon (YAOUNDE)
Street Address:
Les Colonnades building,
Bastos, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Tel.: (237) 222-50-39-00
Fax: (237) 222-50-39-04

Email: [email protected]

Please note that this is the website for the Canadian High Commission in Cameroon.

Click here to access the high commission’s website