Central African Republic passport → Uganda
Do Central African citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Central African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Uganda. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Uganda at a glance
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Uganda for other passports
- Central African RepublicVisa on arrival
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Central African passport holders
RwandaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Central African citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Central African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Uganda. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Central African citizens stay in Uganda?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Central African citizens visit without a visa?
49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Central African Republic passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Central African citizens (edited 28 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Uganda before you travel.