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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Does an Iranian need a visa for the Central African Republic ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ซ?

Visa required

Yes. Iranian passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Central African Republic before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Iranian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Central African Republic or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Central African Republic: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 10 November 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Central African Republic at a glance

Capital: Bangui ยท Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF, Fr) ยท Official languages: French, Sango ยท Calling code: +236

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Iran (C, F) works with sockets in the Central African Republic.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ซ Central African passport holders visiting Iran: Central African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.

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Questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Iranian passport holders need a visa for the Central African Republic, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Central African Republic before travelling.

Does a Central African need a visa for Iran?

Central African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.