Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit CF?

Australian passport holders need a visa to enter the Central African Republic (CAR) for tourism. An official electronic visa (eVisa) is available for tourist trips through the government portal at evisa-centrafrique.com; alternatively a paper visa can be obtained from a CAR diplomatic mission. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. There is no visa-free, visa-on-arrival or ETA channel for Australian (ordinary) passport holders traveling to the Central African Republic. CAR is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. An official online eVisa system (evisa-centrafrique.com) issues tourist visas, typically single-entry, allowing a short stay and valid for entry within a set window. Travelers who prefer (or whose itinerary requires) a paper visa can apply at the nearest CAR embassy or consulate; in Australia, the Consulate-General of France in Sydney may assist as France represents CAR interests. Australia's Smartraveller advises that entry conditions can change at short notice and recommends confirming directly with a CAR mission before booking. Critically, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry, the passport must be valid at least six months beyond the intended stay, and proof of onward travel is needed. Note: Smartraveller currently lists obtaining a visa via a diplomatic mission and does not endorse an online channel, so travelers should verify the eVisa is accepted for their entry point before relying on it. Australia's overall travel advice for CAR is "Do not travel" due to security and health risks, which is a separate consideration from visa eligibility.