Uganda requires a visa from international travellers unless they are citizens of select exempted countries.

Uganda eVisa

Most travellers require a visa 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 of 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, and 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 before travel.

General Documents required for obtaining an 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.