Central African Republic visa for Botswana citizens

As a Botswana passport holder, travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) necessitates obtaining a visa, with both Tourist and Transit visa types readily available to suit your travel purpose. Given the significant geographical divide across the continent, direct flights are uncommon, meaning journeys often involve multiple connections through major African hubs like Addis Ababa or Nairobi, frequently resulting in over 15 hours of total travel time before reaching Bangui. It is wise to consider currency exchange from Botswana Pula to Central African CFA francs upon arrival, as digital payment options can be limited outside the capital. Securing the appropriate entry permit, detailed on the application page along with specific costs and maximum stay durations, is your essential first step for this unique cross-continental adventure.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Onward ticket
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa
BusinessBusiness Visa
TransitTransit Visa (airside)
$0
OtherVisa exemption for UAE nationals
OtherVisa exemption for CEMAC nationals
OtherVisa exemption for Israeli nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Benin nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Burkina Faso nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Burundi nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Cameroon nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Chad nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Republic of the Congo nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Côte d'Ivoire nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Equatorial Guinea nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Gabon nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Liberia nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Niger nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Rwanda nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for Senegal nationals
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherVisa exemption for US nationals
OtherLong Stay Visa

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