U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
Do not travelto Central African Republic due to risk of unrest, crime, kidnapping, landmines, health, and terrorism. The U.S.
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Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Central African Republic scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Central African Republic Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 1 Central African Republic destination assessed, Bangui scores highest (18/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of the Central African Republic, including the areas of Bimbo, Begoua and Coline, except to the capital, Bangui.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for Central African Republic: avoid all travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Central African Republic destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Central African Republic safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2016 | 20.1 / 100k | 26 | World Bank Open Data (2016) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 46.9% | 44 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 4.8% | 77 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 35/100 | 35 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 27/100 | 27 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 25.9 / 100k | 30 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Central African Republic safety FAQ
Is Central African Republic safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Central African Republic Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index Central African Republic averages 18/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Central African Republic?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bangui currently scores highest at 18/100 (High Risk).
Where does this Central African Republic safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.