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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for the Central African Republic 🇨🇫?

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

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: the Central African Republic uses plug types C, E, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (the Central African Republic: 220 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering the Central African Republic →

Easier destinations near the Central African Republic for Kenyan passport holders

• 🇨🇩 DR Congo — Visa-free
• 🇸🇸 South Sudan — Visa-free
• 🇨🇲 Cameroon — e-Visa
• 🇹🇩 Chad — e-Visa 90 days
• 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea — e-Visa
• 🇬🇦 Gabon — e-Visa
• 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe — e-Visa

The other way round

🇨🇫 Central African passport holders visiting Kenya: Central African passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

The Kenyan passport at a glance

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