Uganda Visa 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.
6-12 Months Multiple Tourist eVisa
12-24 Months Multiple Tourist eVisa
East Africa Tourist Visa Tourist eVisa
Do I need a visa for Uganda?
Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Uganda, and eligible travellers can apply online for an eVisa instead of visiting an embassy. Travelling on a US passport, you do need an Uganda visa — the options available to you are 6-12 Months Multiple Tourist eVisa, 12-24 Months Multiple Tourist eVisa, East Africa Tourist Visa Tourist eVisa.
Uganda Visa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-12 Months Multiple Tourist eVisa | $100.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
| 12-24 Months Multiple Tourist eVisa | $200.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
| East Africa Tourist Visa Tourist eVisa | $100.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
Uganda Visa Processing Time
Uganda asks travellers to apply at least 3 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 3–4 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.
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Uganda Visa Requirements
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Uganda Visa Requirements by Nationality
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Uganda visa requirements for other passport holders
Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Uganda visa requirements specific to you.
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
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