Foreign travel advice

Central African Republic

Warning FCDO advises against all travel to Central African Republic.

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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

FCDO advises against all travel to Central African Republic

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.

FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of the Central African Republic due to unpredictable security conditions.

See Safety and security for more information.

Limited consular support

There is no British Embassy in the Central African Republic, and consular support is severely limited. The British Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, can provide limited remote consular support to British nationals.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.