Practical guides: Central African Republic
Getting around
Driving licence, road conditions, public transport and domestic flights.
Driving licence
- Passport: France
You need your French licence together with an international driving permit (apply before departure on the ANTS website) and third-party insurance.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Central African Republic, useful information
Driving locally
The three paved roads out of Bangui are in poor condition; in the rainy season (May to October), tracks can close for days. No petrol station works outside the capital: carry reserves.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Central African Republic, useful informationAfter an accident, witnesses may react violently: quickly inform the police and your embassy.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Central African Republic, useful information
Other transport
Bangui-M'Poko airport is served via Ethiopia, Cameroon or Rwanda.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Central African Republic, useful information
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Central African Republic, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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