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Passport valid for six months after entry into the Central African Republic required by all.

Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Congo (Rep), Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Israel, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Mauritius, Monaco, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Switzerland and Togo provided travelling from their own countries;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Nationals of Lebanon are visa-exempt if in possession of written proof of their status as businessperson, banker or technician.

Tourist/Business and Transit: Eur;50 (for stays of up to 30 days); Eur;152 (for stays of up to three months). Fees paid in other currencies depend on exchange rates.

Tourist and Business visas are valid for stays of maximum three months. For transit through the Central African Republic, enquire at the Consulate (or Consular sections at Embassy).

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information .

(a) Two application forms. (b) Fee. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Return/onward ticket. (e) Letter from company stating that applicant will resume work on returning. (f) Yellow fever vaccination certificate. (g) Stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Normally two unless application is referred to the authorities in the Central African Republic.

Embassy of the Central African Republic in France
30 rue des Perchamps, 75016 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4224 4256.

Embassy of the Central African Republic in the USA
1618 22nd Street, NW, Washington DC 2008, USA
Tel: (202) 483 7800.

rue Roger Guérillot, BP 645, Bangui, Central African Republic
Tel: 614 566.

30 rue des Perchamps, 75016 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4224 4256.

1618 22nd Street, NW, Washington DC 2008, USA
Tel: (202) 483 7800.

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to the Central African Republic. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. See the Health appendix for more information.

Immunisation against typhoid is usually recommended.

Risk of malaria (and of other insect-borne diseases) exists all year throughout the country. The malignant falciparum form is prevalent. Resistance to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine has been reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Hepatitis A and E are present and hepatitis B is hyperendemic. Diarrhoeal illnesses are common. Cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis occur during the dry season. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well-chlorinated and maintained are safe. Onchocerciasis (river blindness) and African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) are also prevalent. Meningococcal meningitis is particularly prevalent during the dry season in December, especially in the north of the country. In March 2004, two districts (Nana Bongila with 39 cases/five deaths and Zere with four cases/two deaths) had attack rates above the epidemic threshold. Vaccination is strongly recommended. There is also a high incidence of HIV/AIDS; sensible precautions should be taken.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Full health insurance is essential, and should include air evacuation to Europe in case of serious accident or illness. Medical facilities are severely limited outside the major centres and visitors should travel with their own supply of remedies for simple ailments such as stomach upsets: pharmaceutical supplies are usually very difficult to obtain.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Mar 29 Anniversary of the Death of Barthélemy Boganda. Apr 17 Easter Monday. Aug 13 Independence Day. Aug 15 Assumption. Nov 1 All Saint’s Day. Dec 1 National Day. Dec 25 Christmas.
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Mar 29 Anniversary of the Death of Barthélemy Boganda. Apr 9 Easter Monday.