Requirements to enter the country

Entry to Uganda is open to tourists from all countries.

All tourists must comply with the immigration processes established in the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control of Uganda.

Visas and Passes

Anyone planning to enter Uganda must do so for lawful purposes and follow national immigration laws and guidelines. Foreign nationals seeking employment in Uganda must meet the expatriate employment requirements. Detailed information on visa types, application steps, requirements, and fees is provided below

Uganda Tourist Visa - Single Entry

This visa is granted to travelers coming to Uganda for tourism, medical treatment, family visit etc. this is a single entry visa and can be granted up to 3 months.

NOTE: Visa Approval Authorisation validity is 90 days (three months) from the day of Approval. After that, the Approval Authorisation is automatically cancelled and invalidated and the applicant needs to make a new application. Applicants should always travel within three months of visa approval to avoid this inconvenience

Where to apply: the visas are available online through the Immigration portal

Requirements

Attachments

Tourism

Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity,

Tour plan,

Travel itinerary / booking,

Recent Passport-size Photograph,

Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever),

Hotel booking or reservation (if any other accommodation, provide an address).

Business (meetings, conferences)

Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity

Letter of invitation with clear address and clearly stating business in Uganda

Recent Passport-size Photograph taken in the last 6 months

Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)

Immigration status of host if individual

Studies

Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity

Letter of invitation from the school

Recent passport size photograph

Admission letter from the school

Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)

Status of host in Uganda

Family Visit

Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity

Letter of invitation

Immigration status of the host

Recent Passport-size Photograph

Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)

Hotel booking or reservation (if any other accommodation, provide an address)

Status of host in Uganda

Fees

The visas cost USD 50.

Visa Fees are non-refundable and all payments are subject to a bank charge.

Language: All documents attached should be in English.

Other documents may be required during the process.