Travel advice for Central African Republic

Australia advises avoiding all travel for Central African Republic.

Avoid all travel to the Central African Republic. An Ebola outbreak in Central Africa creates a health risk; check for onward-travel entry restrictions, and if travelling despite the warning, avoid crowds and contact with ill or suspected cases, wash hands, follow local health authorities, avoid touching or eating wildlife and its products, and contact a doctor if Ebola symptoms appear. Consular help for Austrians in distress is extremely limited.

Avoid all travel to the Central African Republic because security is unstable and violent crime is frequent. Armed groups operate nationwide, military operations occur, and foreigners and humanitarian workers are targeted, especially outside Bangui. Bangui is more stable and exempt from the nationwide curfew, but petty crime requires vigilance in PK5 and its surroundings. Avoid road travel outside Bangui, travel at night, demonstrations, and large gatherings.

Avoid all travel to the Central African Republic because of high crime, civil unrest, kidnappings and widespread destabilisation. Armed groups control large areas and regularly abduct or attack civilians. Civil disorder may cause land borders and airports to close without warning, so urgent travellers should contact the Czech embassy in Abuja.

Germany advises avoiding all travel for Central African Republic.

Hungary advises avoiding all travel for Central African Republic.

Avoid all travel to the Central African Republic because security can deteriorate rapidly, with armed groups, terrorism, violent crime and militia roadblocks posing risks of detention or violence. If staying is essential, remain vigilant, limit non-essential movement, follow curfews and maintain professional security arrangements. Bangui may be more stable, but unrest can close roads, borders and airports. Returnees from Ebola-affected or neighbouring countries should monitor their health for 21 days.

Japan advises avoiding all travel for Central African Republic.

Avoid all travel to the Central African Republic because the security situation is poor nationwide. Fighting between rebel groups and the government is especially reported outside Bangui and in the east and west, while terrorism, violent crime, kidnappings and armed robbery are risks; kidnappings are particularly a concern in Haut-Mbomou Province and Bangui's outskirts. Expect curfews, demonstrations and seasonal flooding, and follow local authorities' instructions.

Leave the Central African Republic and avoid all travel because security is uncontrolled. Armed groups fight government forces; theft, robbery and kidnapping are risks outside Bangui and on its outskirts, while protests in Bangui can bring a harsh response and have caused deaths. Avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. Terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out, and malaria, yellow fever and cholera are risks, although health facilities cannot treat serious illness adequately.

Avoid all travel to the Central African Republic because of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health risks and terrorism. Armed groups and opposition forces control large areas, kidnappings occur frequently mainly outside Bangui, and unmarked landmines are a particular risk outside the city. Medical services are extremely limited, while terrorists may attack government facilities and tourist areas without warning.