Central African RepublicCôte d’Ivoire: Visa-free

Central African RepublicCôte d’Ivoire

Do Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire?

Visa-free

No. Central African Republic passport holders do not need a visa to visit Côte d’Ivoire for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: snedai.com (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance2,841 km, straight line (~3h 51m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Côte d’Ivoire23 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Côte d’Ivoire passport holders visiting Central African Republic: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Côte d’Ivoire?

No. Central African Republic passport holders do not need a visa to visit Côte d’Ivoire for tourism.

How far is Côte d’Ivoire from Central African Republic?

About 2,841 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 51m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Côte d’Ivoire?

West African CFA franc (XOF).

What is the emergency number in Côte d’Ivoire?

110 / 111 / 170 / 180 / 185.

What time zone is Côte d’Ivoire in?

Abidjan (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Yamoussoukro?

Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter Côte d’Ivoire without a visa?

23 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Côte d’Ivoire visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 ≈ 586.73 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	19.6°C	0mm	339h
February	36.5°C	22.7°C	2mm	309h
March	35°C	24.1°C	32mm	320h
April	33.6°C	23.8°C	31mm	292h
May	31.7°C	22.7°C	87mm	283h
June	30.2°C	22°C	120mm	276h
July	28.1°C	20.9°C	110mm	257h
August	28°C	20.9°C	244mm	253h
September	28°C	21°C	285mm	242h
October	29.4°C	20.8°C	102mm	295h
November	31.7°C	20.8°C	12mm	317h
December	34°C	20.2°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 Côte d’Ivoire

Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially as the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the north, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea to the south. With 31.5 million inhabitants in 2024, Ivory Coast is the third-most populous country in West Africa after Nigeria and Ghana. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dyula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Islam, Christianity and traditional faiths often entailing animism.

CapitalYamoussoukro

RegionWestern Africa

Population32.7M

Area322,463 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 586.73 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+225

Drives on theright

TimezoneAbidjan (UTC+0)

Nearest airportFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 14 km

Emergency number110 / 111 / 170 / 180 / 185

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,050 (2025)

Tourist arrivals668K (2020)

Climate in Yamoussoukro

Warmest February, coolest August, driest January, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, July, August, December.

Monthly climate normals for Yamoussoukro, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.1°C	24.7°C	29mm	324h
February	31.3°C	26.1°C	37mm	295h
March	29.9°C	25.8°C	76mm	276h
April	30.3°C	25.6°C	61mm	311h
May	29.4°C	25.3°C	139mm	292h
June	27.4°C	24°C	270mm	214h
July	26.4°C	23.4°C	62mm	314h
August	26.4°C	22.8°C	48mm	321h
September	26.5°C	23.5°C	88mm	282h
October	27.6°C	24.1°C	87mm	325h
November	28.8°C	24.9°C	90mm	292h
December	29.1°C	25.2°C	51mm	318h