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Montenegro visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Montenegro 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 Montenegro visa?

Short-stay visa (visa C) and visa-free entry for tourism and visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Visa-free nationals listed in the decree: 90 days. Holders of a qualifying Schengen, US, UK or similar visa or permit: 30 days, never beyond its expiry.
Fee
€35
Processing time
Decision within 10 days of filing; up to 30 days if the case needs further review and up to 60 days if extra documents are requested.

Apply on Government of Montenegro - Visas

All visa types for Montenegro

For the tourist visa, Montenegro’s official sources give a standard fee of €35, and applications are made on gov.me. Processing time, as Montenegro states it: Decision within 10 days of filing; up to 30 days if the case needs further review and up to 60 days if extra documents are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Visa-free nationals listed in the decree: 90 days. Holders of a qualifying Schengen, US, UK or similar visa or permit: 30 days, never beyond its expiry.

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

Montenegro 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, Montenegrin embassies and consulates are closest in Valletta, Malta (3,531 km), Athens, Greece (3,775 km) and Tirana, Albania (4,112 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Montenegro, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Montenegro

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • 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.

Citizens of the Central African Republic planning a trip to Montenegro can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Montenegro at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 26 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Montenegro (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Montenegro (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

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

How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Montenegro 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

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

Montenegro’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Montenegrin 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 Montenegro.

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

No. Montenegro has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest Montenegrin consulate is in Valletta, Malta, 3,531 km from Bangui.

How much does the Montenegro tourist visa cost?

Montenegro’s official sources give a standard fee of €35 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision within 10 days of filing; up to 30 days if the case needs further review and up to 60 days if extra documents are requested.

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

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

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

No; citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Montenegro 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.