East African Tourist Visa on Arrival of Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya

Traveling to East Africa on Safari? Benefit from East African Tourist Visa.

Due to the increased travel visa fees, the East African Tourist Visa has now become a very interesting alternative. Especially if your customers are planning to combine two or more of the above-mentioned destinations, they will save a lot of hassle and money at the immigration point.

The East Africa Tourist Visa will allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa.
This visa is the result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of States of the respective partner countries to boost regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.

Travelers from any country can obtain a multiple entry visa that will allow entry to the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, and the Republic of Uganda for tourism over a period of 90 days. The East African Tourist Visa costs US $100.

Why the single the East African Tourist Visa?

The East Africa Tourist Visa will allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa. This visa is the result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of States of the respective partner countries to boost regional travel and create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East Africa.

Who is eligible for the East African Tourist Visa? :

Any Indian citizen (or any other nationals) who wants to travel to the Republics of Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda for tourism purposes.

The East Africa Tourist Visa is a multiple entry visa and shall be valid for 90 days.

Applications for this visa (The East Africa Tourist Visa ) shall be lodged at any of the diplomatic representations of the Republic of Uganda, Republic of Kenya and Republic of Rwanda, and/or at the Immigration Offices of the respective countries or online where applicable.

All persons (travelers) must apply in their own right individually with acceptable travel documents valid not less than 6 months from the date of intended travel. The Visa (The East Africa Tourist Visa ) Fee is 100 USD (one hundred dollars only) for Multiple Entries and valid for 90 days.

The holder of the East Africa Tourist Visa shall enter from the country that issued the visa (The East Africa Tourist Visa ) and is free to travel to the other two countries without applying for another visa or paying any additional visa fees.

The holder of East African Tourist Visa shall also have the privilege of traveling to any of the three countries (Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda) and return without having to pay for another visa. This will only be applicable within the period of 90 days. The East African Tourist Visa is NOT a work visa and it shall NOT be extended.

How to obtain the East African Tourist Visa

Applications for this visa shall be lodged at any of the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda, at the Immigration Offices of the respective countries or online where applicable.

Uganda

Upon arrival at the border, no (online) application in advance is required. The visa can be paid directly in cash.  https://visas.immigration.go.ug/

Rwanda

Online via the Rwanda Immigration website. Similar to the application for the single entry visa but make sure to select the East African Tourist Visa. https://www.migration.gov.rw/home/

Kenya

Currently still only available directly upon arrival but soon via the online portal as well.

Benefit now from the East African Tourist Visa and Enjoy Rwanda Safari and Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Uganda’s waterfalls and majestic lions, and Kenya’s impressive wildlife and white sandy beaches.

Requirements for Acquiring an East African Tourist Visa

• You will need to scan and upload your passport and passport photo.
• Payment has to be made via Visa card, Master Card or other debit cards.
• Download and print the eVisa from your eCitizen account. This should be presented to the immigration officer at the port of entry. Passengers who cannot present a printed copy of their e-Visa might be denied entry.
• The visa process takes at least two working days up to one full week.
• The visa processing fee is non-refundable. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• The possession of an eVisa is not the final authority to enter Kenya.
• Any other documentation that may be requested for purposes of processing the visa application.

East Africa Citizens do not need the East African Tourist Visa

Residents living in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda do not need to apply for a visa. Travel has been made easy.

Residents now need only a valid resident permit to explore the diverse cultures, landscapes, wildlife, activities, and experiences available in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.

NB.

Citizens of Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda (in that order) can now move easily in the three countries using only a National ID or Student ID.

Residents living within the three countries can now use a valid resident permit to explore the amazing diversity that exists in the region.

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