Uganda Visa

Passport Health Passports and Visas helps you get your passport and visa fast! Learn more about the visa requirements for your destination.

Do I Need a Visa for Uganda?

A visa is required for US citizens to travel to Uganda as is a passport that will be valid for 6 months after your date of entry. Visas for Uganda can permit a single or multiple entry. Note that the visa to Uganda will not determine how long you can stay in the country after you enter; the length of stay will be subject to the immigration officer’s discretion at your port of entry. Typically, you will be permitted to stay in Uganda for two weeks to three months, depending on the details of your trip. Uganda imposes heavy fines if you overstay the duration of your visa, so pay close attention to this.

Is A …	A Uganda Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	At least 6 months validity
Blank Passport Pages	One page per entry stamp
Visa	Yes
Vaccinations	Proof of yellow fever vaccination required

Sources: Embassy of Uganda and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Uganda on Arrival?

No. Uganda discontinued the visa on arrival program that used to be offered at the Entebbe Airport on July 1, 2016. As of August 1, 2016, all visas to Uganda must be obtained in advance. The country offered a grace period as the new visa requirements took effect, but airlines are now being advised to deny boarding to passengers to Uganda who do not possess a valid visa. Whether you are entering Uganda by land or by air, you will most likely be denied entry if you have not obtained your visa in advance. Uganda does allow visa applications to be submitted electronically, and Passport Health can assist you with obtaining an evisa, as well as the typical paper visa.

Can I Enter Uganda on an East Africa Tourist Visa?

If you are traveling between Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya, you may enter all three countries on an East Africa Tourist visa. Obtaining one visa instead of three separate ones saves you significant time completing paperwork, and it saves you money on consular fees. This visa is only available for tourist travel, however, and no work is permitted under this visa class. The East African Tourist visa permits multiple entries between Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya for a period of 90 days.

What Types of Materials Support My Uganda Visa Application?

To apply for a Uganda visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos that Meet the Embassy of Uganda’s Requirements
• Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccine
• Properly Completed Uganda Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to Uganda, you may also need:

• Proof of the Polio Vaccine

Confused by the document requirements for travel to Uganda? Unsure of how to obtain an East Africa Tourist Visa? Let the experts help! Call for expert advice.

How Do I Obtain My Visa for Uganda?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a Uganda visa simple, and we are able to determine whether you are eligible for and will benefit from an East Africa Tourist visa. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Consulate of Uganda. Once your visa is issued, we immediately pick it up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Uganda?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for a minimum of 6 months after the date you plan to enter Uganda. Is your passport expiring soon? We can get you a new passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

Be sure to receive the proper vaccinations! Depending on your health history, the Yellow Fever and Polio vaccines may be required for travel to Uganda. Schedule an appointment at the Passport Health travel clinic nearest to you to get all of the vaccines, medications, and travel supplies you need for entry into Uganda.