Uganda Visas
Uganda requires a visa from international travellers, unless they are citizens of select exempted countries.
Uganda eVisa
Most travellers require a visa in order to enter Uganda. If you require a visa to enter Uganda, we recommend that you apply via Uganda’s online visa service at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/
Uganda Visa on Arrival
Visas may be issued at the point entry on arrival in Uganda; check with your local Embassy or Consulate of Uganda for further details.
More details at https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes
Uganda Visa from Diplomatic Missions
Foreign Nationals wishing to obtain a Ugandan Visa may submit their applications to Ugandan Diplomatic Missions of their country of residence for processing.
More details at https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes
List of countries exempt from Ugandan visas
The following countries do not need a visa to enter Uganda: Angola, Antigua, Bahamas, Belize, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, the Grenadines, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, St. Vincent-Tonga, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Typical Passport Requirements
Most countries in Africa require a passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of travel and between 2 – 6 consecutive blank pages. Please verify the exact requirements prior to travel.
General Documents required for obtaining a Uganda tourist visa
Travellers to Uganda can submit an online visa application through the country’s government website and pick up their visa on arrival. For a single entry tourist visa, you will need these documents:
- Copy of passport’s bio-data page
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Source: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/
Uganda Visa requirements for US citizens
US citizens require a visa to enter Uganda. It is recommended to apply online through the eVisa portal.
Uganda Visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens require a visa to enter Uganda. It is recommended to apply online through the eVisa portal.