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Central African Airport Transit

For passengers transiting the Central African Republic without formally entering the country, covering the rules that apply while passing through.

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Transit conditions are not detailed on an official Central African government page; confirm with the airline and a Central African mission before travel.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Central African Republic government website before you apply.
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Official name
International transit
Route type
Transit (no formal entry)
Condition
Stay airside in the international transit area
Onward travel
Confirmed onward flight and documents for the next country required
Leaving the transit area
Requires an entry visa
Passing immigration is treated as entering the country, not transiting.

Who it is for

  • Air passengers with a confirmed onward connection who remain airside
  • Not for travellers who need to leave the airport or enter the country

Requirements

  • You must hold a confirmed onward flight and all the travel documents required for your next destination.
  • You must remain in the aircraft or in the international transit area of the airport without passing through immigration.
  • If you need to leave the international transit area (for example to collect and re-check baggage, change airport, or stay overnight landside), you need an entry visa rather than transit only.
  • A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate may still be checked.

How to apply

If you stay strictly within the international transit area with a confirmed onward ticket, no separate application is normally needed at Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

If your itinerary requires you to enter the country, apply for the appropriate short-stay visa in advance through a Central African Republic mission, because there is no automatic landside transit admission.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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