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Uruguay visa for citizens of the Central African Republic

Visa required

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Uruguay visa?

Tourist entry and tourist visa (visa de turismo)

Key facts

Maximum stay
The stay granted at entry, extendable through the DNM
Fee
225.6 UI
Processing time
Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days

Apply on gub.uy – Prórroga de permanencia temporaria

All visa types for Uruguay

For the tourist visa, Uruguay’s official sources give a standard fee of 225.6 UI, and applications are made on gub.uy. Processing time, as Uruguay states it: Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The stay granted at entry, extendable through the DNM.

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

Uruguay 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, Uruguayan embassies and consulates are closest in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2,292 km), Cairo, Egypt (3,152 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (3,510 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Central African Republic is decided by Uruguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

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Travel advice for Uruguay

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Before travelling from the Central African Republic to Uruguay, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Uruguay at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 27 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uruguay (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uruguay (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

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

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

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

Uruguay’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic

Brazil and Argentina require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

Uruguayan citizens travelling to the Central African Republic

Uruguayan 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 Uruguay.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Uruguay, obtained before travel.

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

No. Uruguay has no embassy in the Central African Republic. The nearest Uruguayan embassy is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2,292 km from Bangui.

How much does the Uruguay tourist visa cost?

Uruguay’s official sources give a standard fee of 225.6 UI for the tourist visa. Processing time: Consular visas: DNM authorisation in at least 20 working days.

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

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

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

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