Moving to Central African Republic from Belgium

moving to

What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belgium to Central African Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belgium to Central African Republic.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Central African Republic

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

How Belgium and Central African Republic stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
CF
25.9

Belgium performs better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
CF
$137
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
CF
0.2

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BE
15.0
CF
98.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
CF
0.1t

Belgium generally does better on environment, though Central African Republic leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
CF
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
51.9%
CF
0.3%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Central African Republic leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
CF
6.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
CF
$1,000

Belgium performs better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
CF
55.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
CF
83.0

Belgium performs better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium and Central African Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Central African Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Central African Republic's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Belgium passport holders need a visa to enter Central African Republic.
Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Required
Central African Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Belgium.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Central African Republic?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Central African Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belgium and Central African Republic.

Is Central African Republic safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Central African Republic compared to Belgium?

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Central African Republic, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Central African Republic scores 32 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

What language do they speak in Central African Republic?

The official languages in Central African Republic are French and Sango. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

Share this

At a Glance

BE CF
Population 11,847,338 5,454,533
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Dutch, French, German French, Sango
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +236
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112