Uganda Travel Visa

eVisa Details
Document
Validity
Maximum stay per entry
Multiple entries
Service fee
Government fee
Single-entry Tourist eVisa
Validity: 90 days after entry
Maximum stay per entry: 90 days
Multiple entries: No
Service fee: 32 USD
Government fee: 52 USD
Transit eVisa
Validity: 7 days after entry
Maximum stay per entry: 7 days
Multiple entries: No
Service fee: 32 USD
Government fee: 52 USD
1-year Multiple-entry Tourist eVisa
Validity: 1 year after entry
Maximum stay per entry: 90 days
Multiple entries: Yes
Service fee: 32 USD
Government fee: 103 USD
2-year Multiple-entry Tourist eVisa
Validity: 2 years after entry
Maximum stay per entry: 90 days
Multiple entries: Yes
Service fee: 32 USD
Government fee: 160 USD
East African eVisa
Validity: 90 days after entry
Maximum stay per entry: 90 days
Multiple entries: Yes
Service fee: 32 USD
Government fee: 103 USD

Uganda Travel Visa application

Complete online application

Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in 5 minutes

Receive your travel visa

We will send you your approved document within a few days - without you having to go anywhere!

Start your journey

Show your passport and the visa we sent you when you arrive at your destination.

Uganda eVisa application requirements

The documentation you will need to apply for an Uganda Travel Visa will depend on the type of document you select and the reason for your trip.

These requirements are shared across all visa types and travel purposes:

  • A copy of your valid passport
  • A personal photograph
  • A copy of your yellow fever vaccination card
  • An email address to receive the approved visa
  • A bank card to pay
To apply for a transit visa, in addition to the above you will need to show your departure ticket.

To apply for the single entry tourist visa, in addition to the above you will need:

  • Departure ticket if you travel for tourism purposes
  • Invitation letter if you travel for a conference
  • Invitation letter and ID of the host if you travel to visit an Ugandan family member
  • Invitation letter, and immigration status and ID of the host if you travel to visit a foreign citizen
  • A medical appointment if you travel for health reasons
To apply for the East African visa, in addition to the initial list, you will need:

  • A travel itinerary
  • Departure ticket
  • Invitation letter if you travel for a conference
  • Invitation letter and ID of the host if you travel to visit an Ugandan family member
  • Invitation letter, immigration status and ID of the host if you travel to visit a foreign citizen
  • A medical appointment if you travel for health reasons
For both multiple entry tourist visas, in addition to the initial list you will need:

  • Record of the arrivals and departures in Uganda during the previous year
  • Criminal record certificate
  • Letters of recommendation from two sponsors
  • ID of each sponsor
  • Cover letter
  • Invitation letter if you travel for a conference
  • Invitation letter and ID of the host if you travel to visit an Ugandan family member
  • Invitation letter, immigration status and ID of the host if you travel to visit a foreign citizen
  • A medical appointment if you travel for health reasons
If any of these elements are missing, your Uganda visa application will be saved so that you can complete it at a later stage.

Do you need more information about the Uganda eVisa? See our complete guide: How to get a visa for Uganda

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FAQ ABOUT THE UGANDA VISA

Yes, most travelers need a valid Uganda visa or e-Visa to travel to Uganda. Some nationalities are exempt, including most African countries and some in the Caribbean.

You can check with our eligibility verifier the status of your passport's nationality.
The validity period depends on the type of visa you select.
  • Single entry visa: 90 days after entering Uganda
  • Transit visa: 7 days after entry
  • Multiple entry visa: 12 or 24 months after entry depending on the type selected
  • East Africa visa: 90 days after entering Uganda
Submitting your application will take no more than 5 minutes if you have all the requested documents in hand.
The cost depends on the type of visa you select:
  • Single entry tourist visa: 48 EUR/51,5 USD
  • Transit visa: 48 EUR/51,5 USD
  • Multiple entry visa (valid for a year): 95 EUR/103 USD
  • Multiple entry visa (valid for two years): 147 EUR/160 USD
  • East Africa visa: 95 EUR/103 USD
Once you submit your Uganda Visa application, the waiting time for approval is usually 4 to 6 days.
No, you do not need to send your passport to apply for a visa online, and we do not recommend sending an official document by mail.
You can check the status of your e-visa on our website where you can access your panel using your application ID number (the code you get when you submit your application). You can consult the status of your application anytime you wish.
Yes, you need to present your printed visa for Uganda.
You must be vaccinated against yellow fever, but we also recommend that you contact your country’s International Vaccination Centre to find out if another type of vaccine is advisable.
Every traveler needs to follow these entry requirements for Uganda: having a passport with 6 months validity counting from the arrival date, having an approved Uganda visa and yellow fever vaccination.

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE UGANDA E VISA

Do you need an e-Visa for Uganda?
Use our eligibility checker to find out if you match with the requirements.

Uganda E visa: More information

Every type of Uganda eVisa offered by the government is processed online, without having to go to the embassy to get one. In Visagov, the application form has been simplified to help the user with possible errors that could jeopardise the approval of the application. You will be able to complete it in only a few minutes in your own language.

You must print out the approved document and present it together with your passport on arrival. Please note that each government reserves the right of admission to the country. If you lie on the form or omit relevant information that may pose a threat to the security of the country, you will not be allowed to access Uganda, even if your visa is approved.

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