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🟢 Uganda e-visa portal is online and accepting applications
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Available Visas
Uganda eVisa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Uganda eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Uganda. To enter Uganda you need: a valid passport, eVisa required, Passport valid not less than 6 months, Tour plan / Travel itinerary, Transit Visa.
Uganda eVisa Fees & Cost
Uganda visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Uganda and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
Visa type
Government fee
Max stay
Our service from
Tourist e-Visa (Single Entry)
$50.00
90 days
$79.00
East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV)
$100.00
90 days
$79.00
Multiple-Entry e-Visa (6 Months)
$100.00
90 days
$79.00
Multiple-Entry e-Visa (12 Months)
$100.00
90 days
$79.00
Multiple-Entry e-Visa (24 Months)
$150.00
90 days
$79.00
Uganda eVisa Processing Time
Uganda asks travellers to apply at least 2 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 2–3 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Uganda government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How It Works
How to Get Your Uganda eVisa — Step by Step
1
Apply online in 5–10 min
Guided form with real-time photo and passport validation.
2
Specialist reviews first
We catch the errors that cause most rejections — including photo specs, passport validity, and name mismatches.
3
We submit and track daily
Submitted to Uganda Immigration. Email updates throughout.
4
Visa by email
Approved e-visa PDF in your inbox. Print, present, done.
Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine
Uganda eVisa Requirements
Select a category below. All Uganda visa data is updated daily from official government and embassy sources via our VIE Intelligence Engine.
Uganda requires 6 documents for this application. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.
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Passport-style photo
Required▼
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Valid passport (bio-data page copy)
Required▼
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Recent passport-size photograph (not older than 6 months)
Required▼
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Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
Required▼
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Proof of accommodation or hotel booking
Required▼
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Travel itinerary or return ticket
Required▼
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
Passport validity, blank pages, dual nationality, and special rules — what Uganda immigration checks before letting you in.
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Passport valid 6+ months past entry
Critical▼
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Dual nationality rules
If applicable▼
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Emergency and damaged passports
FYI▼
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Israeli stamp in passport
Not an issue for Uganda▼
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Criminal record impact
May affect▼
Entry ports, biometrics, wait times, and intel from our VIE border intelligence database.
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Uganda e-Visa: designated entry ports only
Restricted▼
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Biometrics on arrival
Not required▼
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Social media screening
Not reported▼
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Typical immigration wait times
VIE Data▼
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Accommodation registration within 24 hours
Required by law▼
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Airline pre-board document checks
Varies by airline▼
Vaccinations, health insurance, and Uganda's medication import rules.
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Yellow fever certificate
Not required from US▼
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Banned and restricted medications
Check before travel▼
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Travel health insurance
Strongly recommended▼
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HIV test requirement
Not required▼
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Health screening on arrival
Not active▼
Proof of funds, cash declaration limits, and duty-free allowances.
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Proof of sufficient funds
May be checked▼
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Cash declaration threshold: $10,000 USD
Declare if over limit▼
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Duty-free customs allowances
FYI▼
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Prohibited import items
Know before you pack▼
Essential laws and cultural rules from VIE practical intelligence data.
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Drone LawsBanned
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VPN UsageIllegal
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AlcoholRestricted
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CannabisIllegal — severe
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GamblingIllegal
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PhotographyMilitary areas banned
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LGBTQ+ safety and legal status
Legal, exercise discretion▼
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Drone rules
Registration required▼
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Tipping culture
Optional▼
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Emergency numbers & US Embassy
Save before you go▼
If you're connecting through another country on the way to Uganda, check your transit visa requirements here.
Transit Country
Airside
Landside
US Visa Needed?
🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇶🇦 Qatar (Doha)
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇸🇬 Singapore
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇯🇵 Japan
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇰🇷 South Korea
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇹🇭 Thailand
✓ Free
✓ Free
No
🇨🇳 China
⚠️ Varies
⚠️ 144hr only
Check first
⚠️ Transit rules change frequently. Always verify with your airline before booking.
What Uganda requires when you depart — and the overstay penalties you really don't want to trigger.
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Exit visa required?
No — standard tourists▼
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Departure tax
Included in ticket▼
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Exit ban for unpaid fines
Know this▼
⚠️ Overstay Consequences
$8
Per day fine
24h
Grace period
3yr
Max ban
Possible
Deportation risk
🌏 Digital Nomad Status — VIE Data
Digital Nomad Visa
Not yet available
Remote-work authorisation
No dedicated category
Avg internet speed
—
Monthly cost of living
—
Coworking scene
—
In-country extension
Not permitted
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Best visa strategy for digital nomads
Strategy▼
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Tax implications for remote workers
Important▼
Avoid These Mistakes
Why Uganda eVisa Applications Get Rejected — And How We Prevent It
Our document review catches these before submission. Applications rejected due to our error are resubmitted at no charge.
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Passport expires within 6 months of entry
Airlines deny boarding and immigration refuses entry. The #1 cause of rejections.
✓ We verify passport validity before submitting
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Details don't exactly match your passport
A single character difference in name, DOB, or passport number causes rejection.
✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan
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Prior overstay or visa violation
Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise.
✓ We guide you through handling prior violations
Why Choose Us
Uganda eVisa: Expert Help vs Applying Directly
You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.
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Never rejected for a preventable mistake
73% of rejections are caused by 4 fixable errors. We check every application first. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit free.
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Government portal monitored 24/7
Uganda's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns — you never have to keep checking.
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Get your whole family right first time
Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.
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Human help for complex cases
Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.
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Official Advisories
Current Travel Advisories for Uganda
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US State Dept
Exercise Normal Precautions
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UK FCDO
No special precautions
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Canada DFATD
Take normal precautions
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Australia DFAT
Exercise normal safety precautions
Quick Reference
Uganda eVisa Requirements by Nationality
Select your passport above to personalise this table.
Yes. The United States is not on Uganda's visa-exemption list, so US passport holders must obtain a Tourist e-Visa online before travelling.
How long can I stay in Uganda on a Tourist e-Visa?
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The Tourist e-Visa is single entry and can be granted for up to 3 months (90 days).
Which nationalities can enter Uganda without a visa?
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Nationals from countries with which Uganda has visa abolition agreements, such as Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ireland, Malta, Singapore and others on the official list, do not need a visa to travel to Uganda.
How long can visa-exempt travellers stay in Uganda?
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Visa-exempt nationals can visit Uganda without a visa for a stay up to 3 months.
Can I extend my stay beyond 90 days in Uganda?
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Yes, the initial period granted at entry may be extended for another 60 days in 2 intervals, applied for at the Immigration Office.
How much does the Uganda Tourist e-Visa cost?
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The official government fee for the Ordinary/Tourist e-Visa is USD 50.
What is the East Africa Tourist Visa?
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It is a multiple-entry visa valid for 90 days that allows tourists to travel between Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda for a fee of USD 100, open to tourists of any nationality.
How long does it take to process a Uganda e-Visa?
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The Government of Uganda states visas take less than three working days to process, and no additional fee is charged for fast tracking.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate to enter Uganda?
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No. Uganda's immigration authority has officially announced that a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is no longer mandatory for entry.
What passport validity is required to enter Uganda?
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All tourists must hold an official passport valid for not less than 6 months from the time of the visa application.
Social Proof
What Travelers Say About Our Uganda eVisa Service
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reviews on Trustpilot
Common themes from Uganda visa customers:
✓ Fast processing✓ Easy application✓ Caught my photo error✓ Approved first try✓ On-time delivery
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
▶Uganda Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Uganda Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
