Uganda Visa
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 typically permit multiple entries, but the duration of the visa validity is subject to the issuing authority’s discretion. Visas for tourist travel are typically issued with a validity of 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?
Uganda has an on arrival visa option, but this is only offered at the Entebbe Airport. If you are entering the country via any other airport or via a land border crossing, you must obtain your visa in advance, as the on arrival option will not be available to you. It is highly recommended to obtain your visa in advance of arrival regardless of your port of entry, however. Some airlines will not permit boarding without a visa. Also, immigration policies are not always consistently applied and may change without notice. If you do not have an additional document that the Immigration Officer in Uganda requests to support your visa application, you could be denied entry if you have not obtained your visa in advance.
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 1-844-366-VISA for expert advice.
How Do I Obtain My Visa for Uganda?
Call 1-844-366-VISA! 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.
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On This Page:
Do I Need a Visa for Uganda?
Can I Obtain My Visa for Uganda on Arrival?
Can I Enter Uganda on an East Africa Tourist Visa?
What Types of Materials Support My Uganda Visa Application?
How Do I Obtain My Visa for Uganda?
What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Uganda?
