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Uganda Safaris

Uganda Visas


Uganda requires a visa from international travellers, unless they are citizens of select exempted countries.

Uganda eVisa

Most travellers require a visa in order to enter Uganda. If you require a visa to enter Uganda, we recommend that you apply via Uganda’s online visa service at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/


Uganda Visa on Arrival

Visas may be issued at the point entry on arrival in Uganda; check with your local Embassy or Consulate of Uganda for further details.

More details at https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes


Uganda Visa from Diplomatic Missions

Foreign Nationals wishing to obtain a Ugandan Visa may submit their applications to Ugandan Diplomatic Missions of their country of residence for processing.

More details at https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes


List of countries exempt from Ugandan visas

The following countries do not need a visa to enter Uganda: Angola, Antigua, Bahamas, Belize, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, the Grenadines, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, St. Vincent-Tonga, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Typical Passport Requirements

Most countries in Africa require a passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of travel and between 2 – 6 consecutive blank pages. Please verify the exact requirements prior to travel.


General Documents required for obtaining a Uganda tourist visa

Travellers to Uganda can submit an online visa application through the country’s government website and pick up their visa on arrival. For a single entry tourist visa, you will need these documents:

  • Copy of passport’s bio-data page
  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Source: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/


Uganda Visa requirements for US citizens

US citizens require a visa to enter Uganda. It is recommended to apply online through the eVisa portal.


Uganda Visa requirements for Indian citizens

Indian citizens require a visa to enter Uganda. It is recommended to apply online through the eVisa portal.

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