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Mexico visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Entry requirement

Visa required

Mexico requires citizens of the Central African Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Mexico visa?

Visitor visa without permission to carry out paid activities (visa de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
Fee
US$56
Processing time
Response within 10 working days

Apply on gob.mx – SRE-01-031 visitor visa

All visa types for Mexico

Mexico’s tourist visa costs US$56 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.

Where citizens of the Central African Republic apply for a visa for Mexico

Mexico has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Bangui, Mexican embassies and consulates are closest in Abuja, Nigeria (1,328 km), Accra, Ghana (2,081 km) and Nairobi, Kenya (2,117 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Mexico, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Mexican citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Mexico

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from the Central African Republic to Mexico, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Mexico

How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Central African Republic apply

Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to the Central African Republic from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.

Mexico’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Guatemala, the United States and Belize require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Mexican citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Mexican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Mexico.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Mexico?

Mexico requires citizens of the Central African Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Mexico in the Central African Republic?

No. Mexico has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 1,328 km from Bangui.

How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?

Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?

Mexican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Central African Republic.

Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Mexico visa-free?

No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Mexico obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.