Any person intending to enter Uganda requires a visa, which can be applied for online through the official immigration portal. Uganda provides several visa options, including single-entry, multiple-entry, and an East African Tourist Visa that allows travel within Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda.

Basic Visa Requirements:

• Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months.
• Photo: A recent passport-sized photo.
• Yellow Fever Certificate: Proof of vaccination is mandatory.
• Application Form: Completed online.
• Payment: Visa fees vary depending on the visa type (e.g., $50 for a single-entry visa or $100 for the East African Tourist Visa).

Processing time is typically 2-3 days, and travellers are advised to apply at least 10 days in advance. The eVisa, once approved, is sent via email, and travellers must print the approval letter to present upon arrival.

For more specific cases (business, family visits, or studies), additional documents such as invitation letters or proof of accommodation may be required.

Visa-exempt countries still need to provide a yellow fever certificate and other documentation upon arrival​.

Uganda Visa Requirements:

1. Visa Categories:

• Tourist Visa: For travellers visiting Uganda for leisure, holidays, or visiting family and friends.
• Business Visa: For those entering Uganda for business activities such as meetings, conferences, or exploring business opportunities.
• East African Tourist Visa: A joint visa allowing travel between Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda.
• Transit Visa: For travellers passing through Uganda en route to another country.

2. Visa Application Methods:

• E-Visa (Online Application): Uganda offers an e-Visa system where travellers can apply online before arriving. This is the preferred method.
• Visa on Arrival: Available for most nationalities, but applying online is recommended to avoid delays.
• Ugandan Embassy/Consulate: Visas can be applied for at an embassy or consulate in certain countries.
•  

Application Process:

How to Apply for a Visa

All persons intending to travel to Uganda for holiday, tourism, business, study, visit, and/or medical are required to apply and obtain a visa online. Applications should be filled at the following link: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/

3. Documents Required:

• A valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.
• A passport-sized photograph.
• Completed visa application form (for online or embassy applications).
• Proof of travel itinerary (flight details).
• A return or onward ticket.
• Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter if staying with someone).
• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (mandatory).

4. Visa Fees:

• Tourist Visa: $50 (single entry, valid for 90 days).
• East African Tourist Visa: $100 (valid for multiple entries across Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda).
• Transit Visa: $50.

5. Processing Time:

• Online visas are typically processed within 2-3 business days, but it’s recommended to apply well in advance.

6. Visa Extensions:

• Tourists can extend their stay by applying for a visa extension at the immigration office in Uganda, though they must do so before their visa expires.

Exemptions:

Some countries are visa-exempt for short stays, like nationals of certain East African Community (EAC) member states. It's essential to check if your nationality qualifies for visa-free entry.