Central African RepublicBolivia: Visa required

Central African RepublicBolivia

Do Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Bolivia?

Visa required

Yes. Central African Republic passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Bolivia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: consulados.cancilleria.gob.bo (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance9,926 km, straight line (~12h 11m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Bolivia95 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Bolivia passport holders visiting Central African Republic: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Bolivia

Central African Republic passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Central African Republic passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Bolivia?

Yes. Central African Republic passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Bolivia.

How far is Bolivia from Central African Republic?

About 9,926 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 11m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Bolivia?

Bolivian boliviano (BOB).

What is the emergency number in Bolivia?

110 / 119 / 160 / 911.

What time zone is Bolivia in?

La Paz (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to La Paz?

Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (TDD), about 165 km away.

How many countries can enter Bolivia without a visa?

95 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Bolivia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Central African Republic passport holders visit without a visa instead of Bolivia?

Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Dominica.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west. The CAR covers a land area of about 620,000 square kilometres (240,000 sq mi). As of 2024, it has a population of 5,357,744, consisting of about 80 ethnic groups. Having been a French colony under the name Ubangi-Shari, Sango is its national language and was also its co-official language alongside French. Its capital and largest city is Bangui, which sits on the country's southern border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

CapitalBangui

RegionMiddle Africa

Population5.5M

Area622,984 km²

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XAF)

LanguagesFrench, Sango

Calling code+236

Drives on theright

TimezoneBangui (UTC+1)

Nearest airportGbadolite Airport (BDT), 170 km

Emergency number117 / 118 / 1220

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$556 (2025)

Tourist arrivals87K (2019)

Climate in Bangui

Warmest February, coolest September, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, April, May, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Bangui, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	34.3°C	19.5°C	0mm	339h
February	36.6°C	22.6°C	2mm	309h
March	35.1°C	24°C	32mm	320h
April	33.6°C	23.7°C	31mm	292h
May	31.8°C	22.6°C	87mm	283h
June	30.2°C	21.9°C	120mm	276h
July	28.1°C	20.8°C	111mm	257h
August	28.1°C	20.9°C	244mm	253h
September	28.1°C	20.9°C	284mm	242h
October	29.4°C	20.7°C	102mm	295h
November	31.7°C	20.7°C	12mm	317h
December	34°C	20.1°C	0mm	339h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Central African Republic, also known by the acronym CAR, is located in the heart of Africa. The former French colony has borders with six countries and has had a very troubled history since the 1960s.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park
Sangha Trinational

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints Day

December 1, 2026National Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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About Bolivia

Bolivia, officially the Plurinational State of Bolivia, is a landlocked country located in central South America. Its geography primarily consists of an Andean region to the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north. The country has a diverse environment, including the vast Amazonian plain, the Gran Chaco, temperate valleys, the high-altitude Altiplano plateau, snow-capped peaks, and mountains, encompassing a wide range of climates and biomes across its regions and cities. It includes part of the Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland in the world, along its eastern border. Bolivia is bordered by Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the west. The seat of government is La Paz, which contains the executive, legislative, and electoral branches of government, while the constitutional capital is Sucre, the seat of the judiciary. While most population and urban centers lie in the Andean region, the largest city and principal industrial center is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, located in the eastern tropical lowlands.

CapitalLa Paz

RegionSouth America

Population12.6M

Area1,098,581 km²

CurrencyBolivian boliviano (1 USD ≈ 11.68 BOB)

LanguagesAymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish

Calling code+591

Drives on theright

TimezoneLa Paz (UTC-4)

Nearest airportTeniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (TDD), 165 km

Emergency number110 / 119 / 160 / 911

UNESCO sites9

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$5,148 (2025)

Tourist arrivals323.3K (2020)

Climate in La Paz

Warmest October, coolest May, driest August, sunniest October. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, November.

Monthly climate normals for La Paz, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	24°C	331mm	262h
February	30°C	23.5°C	439mm	207h
March	31.7°C	23.6°C	260mm	291h
April	30.3°C	21.9°C	180mm	282h
May	28.7°C	19.2°C	85mm	301h
June	28.6°C	20.3°C	48mm	278h
July	29°C	19.3°C	53mm	316h
August	31.8°C	20°C	37mm	314h
September	33.4°C	22°C	67mm	305h
October	34.8°C	24.6°C	143mm	331h
November	32.6°C	23.4°C	166mm	311h
December	30°C	23.3°C	390mm	249h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Bolivia is a beautiful, geographically rich, and multiethnic country in the heart of South America, visited for its stunning mountain landscapes and vibrant indigenous culture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

El Fuerte de Samaipata
Historic Center of Sucre
Historic City of Sucre
Inca road system
Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos
Noel Kempff Mercado National Park
Potosí
Q157603
Tiwanaku

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Todos Santos

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

Full source list on About.