Travel from South Africa to Central African Republic is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any South Africa citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
South Africa passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Central African Republic.
Generic country-level guidance for Central African Republic. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Central African Republic. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Central African Republic (CF). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare ZAR 25,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving South Africa (ZA). Form: SARS declaration. Max ZAR 25,000 cash; foreign currency unlimited but must declare
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Central African Republic: Level 4 — Do Not Travel (as of 2025-11-10). This is the State Department's highest advisory. Consular help may be limited or unavailable; review the country page and confirm your insurance covers the situation before committing. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your itinerary touches South Africa (ZA) and Central African Republic (CF), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Typical September conditions at BGF (Central African Republic (CF)): wet. Typical lows around 20°C, highs around 30°C, frequent rainfall (~202mm for the month). Expect frequent rainfall this month (~202mm typical). Pack a compact rain shell and a small umbrella.
Your South Africa (ZA) passport requires a traditional visa for Central African Republic. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.