🇨🇫 Central African Republic visa requirements for Malagasy citizens
Yes — Malagasy citizens need a visa to enter Central African Republic, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Madagascar passport holders
Malagasy citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Central African Republic. Applications generally go through a Central African Republic embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Central African Republic immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Malagasy passport ranks #146 worldwide, opening 58 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (27 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Central African Republic is not among them — it is one of the 102 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Central African citizens can enter Madagascar visa on arrival.
Across Middle Africa as a whole, 1 of 10 destinations are open to Malagasy travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Central African Republic
- Capital
- Bangui
- Region
- Middle Africa
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French, Sango
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Frequently asked questions
Do Malagasy citizens need a visa for Central African Republic?
Yes — Malagasy citizens need a visa to enter Central African Republic, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Central African Republic?
The currency in Central African Republic is the Central African CFA franc (Fr). The capital city is Bangui.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Malagasy citizens traveling to Central African Republic. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Central African Republic embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Malagasy passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.