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Uganda eVisa

 

Uganda eVisa

 

Uganda eVisa – Basic information

The electronic visa for the Republic of Uganda is an official visa introduced in 2016 by the Uganda government to speed up the application and entry process to the country.

The system allows many foreign nationals to apply for a visa without visiting the embassy or consulate. Thanks to it, you can save your time and nerves.

Also, with Uganda eVisa, you can stay in the country for up to 30 days or 90 days and choose between a single-entry, a multiple-entry, or a transit online visa. Note that a transit eVisa permits you to stay in Uganda for 7 days.

If you want to get Uganda eVisa (which can be used only for tourism), you must participate in the online application process. It is essential to provide accurate information in the form and eliminate all mistakes or typos to avoid rejection or delays.

Who needs a Uganda eVisa?

All foreign nationals must have a Uganda visa to enter the country for tourism purposes. It is required to meet all the requirements in order to travel without problems.

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List of eligible countries

Here you can check if your country is on the list. In case it is, you are eligible to get an electronic visa.

eVisa for Uganda is available to the citizens of following countries:

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  • Afghanistan Afghanistan
  • Albania Albania
  • Algeria Algeria
  • American Samoa American Samoa
  • Andorra Andorra
  • Anguilla Anguilla
  • Argentina Argentina
  • Armenia Armenia
  • Aruba Aruba
  • Australia Australia
  • Austria Austria
  • Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain Bahrain
  • Bangladesh Bangladesh
  • Belarus Belarus
  • Belgium Belgium
  • Benin Benin
  • Bermuda Bermuda
  • Bhutan Bhutan
  • Bolivia Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Brazil Brazil
  • Brunei Brunei
  • Bulgaria Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso Burkina Faso
  • Cambodia Cambodia
  • Cameroon Cameroon
  • Canada Canada
  • Cape Verde Islands Cape Verde Islands
  • Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
  • Central African Republic Central African Republic
  • Chad Chad
  • Chile Chile
  • China China
  • Colombia Colombia
  • Congo, Republic of Congo, Republic of
  • Cook Islands Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica Costa Rica
  • Croatia Croatia
  • Cuba Cuba
  • Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • Denmark Denmark
  • Djibouti Djibouti
  • Dominica Dominica
  • Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador Ecuador
  • Egypt Egypt
  • El Salvador El Salvador
  • Estonia Estonia
  • Ethiopia Ethiopia
  • Falkland Islands Falkland Islands
  • Finland Finland
  • France France
  • French Guiana French Guiana
  • French Polynesia French Polynesia
  • Gabon Gabon
  • Georgia Georgia
  • Germany Germany
  • Gibraltar Gibraltar
  • Greece Greece
  • Grenada Grenada
  • Groenlandia Groenlandia
  • Guinea Equatoriale Guinea Equatoriale
  • Guadeloupe Guadeloupe
  • Guam Guam
  • Guatemala Guatemala
  • Guinea Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana Guyana
  • Haiti Haiti
  • Honduras Honduras
  • Hong Kong SAR Hong Kong SAR
  • Hungary Hungary
  • Iceland Iceland
  • India India
  • Indonesia Indonesia
  • Iran Iran
  • Iraq Iraq
  • Israel Israel
  • Italy Italy
  • Japan Japan
  • Jordan Jordan
  • Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
  • Kiribati Kiribati
  • Kuwait Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
  • Laos Laos
  • Latvia Latvia
  • Lebanon Lebanon
  • Liberia Liberia
  • Libya Libya
  • Liechtenstein Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania Lithuania
  • Luxembourg Luxembourg
  • Macau Macau
  • Maldives Maldives
  • Mali Mali
  • Marshall Islands Marshall Islands
  • Martinique Martinique
  • Mauritania Mauritania
  • Mayotte Mayotte
  • Mexico Mexico
  • Federated States of Micronesia Federated States of Micronesia
  • Moldova Moldova
  • Monaco Monaco
  • Mongolia Mongolia
  • Montenegro Montenegro
  • Montserrat Montserrat
  • Morocco Morocco
  • Mozambique Mozambique
  • Myanmar (Burma) Myanmar (Burma)
  • Namibia Namibia
  • Nauru Nauru
  • Nepal Nepal
  • Netherlands Netherlands
  • New Caledonia New Caledonia
  • New Zealand New Zealand
  • Nicaragua Nicaragua
  • Niger Niger
  • Nigeria Nigeria
  • Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands
  • Norway Norway
  • Oman Oman
  • Pakistan Pakistan
  • Palau Palau
  • Palestine Palestine
  • Panama Panama
  • Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay Paraguay
  • Peru Peru
  • Philippines Philippines
  • Poland Poland
  • Portugal Portugal
  • Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
  • Qatar Qatar
  • Réunion Réunion
  • Romania Romania
  • Russia Rusia
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia Saint Lucia
  • Samoa Samoa
  • San Marino San Marino
  • São Tomé E Principe São Tomé E Principe
  • Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal Senegal
  • Serbia Serbia
  • Seychelles Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
  • Singapore Singapore
  • Slovak Slovak
  • Slovenia Slovenia
  • Somali Republic Somali Republic
  • South Sudan South Sudan
  • Sudafrica Sudafrica
  • Sudan Sudan
  • Suriname Suriname
  • Sweden Sweden
  • Switzerland Switzerland
  • Syria Syria
  • Taiwan Taiwan
  • Tajikistan Tajikistan
  • Thailand Thailand
  • Togolese Republic Togolese Republic
  • Tunisia Tunisia
  • Turkey Turkey
  • Turkmenistan Turkmenistan
  • Turks And Caicos Islands Turks And Caicos Islands
  • Tuvalu Tuvalu
  • US Virgin Islands US Virgin Islands
  • Ukraine Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • United States United States
  • Uruguay Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela Venezuela
  • Vietnam Vietnam
  • Western Sahara Western Sahara
  • Yemen Yemen

Uganda eVisa types

You can choose between 3 available types of visas to Uganda.

Single-entry visa

This visa type allows you to stay in Uganda for 30 days. As it is a single-entry visa, you can enter the country only once with it. After that, if you want to visit Uganda again, you need to obtain a new visa.

East Africa Online Visa

East Africa visa is a multiple-entry electronic visa. Thanks to it, you can visit Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya for up to 90 days. This tourist visa allows you to visit the country numerous times during the passport validity period.

Transit eVisa

In case of transit, you need to have a special visa that will allow you to stay 7 days in Uganda. Important! Before the trip, check all the requirements to avoid inconveniences.

Uganda eVisa application form

It is very simple to apply online for a Uganda tourist visa. Applicant needs to go on our website, find the panel on the left and pick the eVisa type perfect for them. Then the application process can be started. So what do you need to do?

  • Fill in the required information in the online application form. You need to put in your name, surname, date of birth, passport number, etc. Check details twice to eliminate mistakes and, as a result, delays.
  • After that, you are required to pay the visa fee (99 Euro for Transit and Single visit type or 149 Euro for East Africa Online Visa) via electronic payment methods. Choose PayPal, Credit/Debit card, PayU, or another online option.
  • Wait for the process finalization. Receive your Uganda eVisa via email in digital format. Print the document as it may be checked by authorities at the airport.

Our support team is available for you, so don’t hesitate if you come across any problems with your Uganda eVisa.

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Uganda Online Visa Validity

The validity period depends on the visa type. A single-entry and multiple-entries Uganda visas are valid for 90 days from the date you enter the Republic of Uganda.

A transit visa is effective for 7 days and can be used only for transit purposes.

Remember that every applicant should have the required documents in each case, including a valid passport (minimum 6 months). Also, you can extend your Uganda eVisa validity for up to 180 days.

Transit information

In case you want to exit the transit zone at the airport, it is required to obtain a transit visa that allows you to be in Uganda for 7 days.

Note that you need to apply online before you arrive in Uganda and have all the required documents (like a valid passport).

Important information

The Uganda eVisa is necessary if you want to visit Uganda for tourism purposes. What is more, put in mind the following points:

  • There are 3 Uganda eVisa types: single-entry, multiple-entry (both valid for 90 days), and Transit visa (valid for 7 days).
  • Each applicant needs to have a passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • You need to print your electronic visa.
  • It is necessary to pay the service fee.
  • Before sending the application form for the Uganda visa, check if your country is on the list.
  • You can stay in Uganda for 30 days with your eVisa.

Visa Summary

  • eVisa destination

    DESTINATION

    Uganda

  • eVisa price

    PRICE

    99 Euro/149 Euro

  • eVisa Processing time

    PROCESSING TIME

    several days

  • Visa validity

    VALID FOR

    90 days

  • Visa requirements documents

    WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY

    • a valid passport
    • valid email
    • credit card
    • photo
    • yellow fever vaccination proof
    • a return ticket
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Other Travel Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I get an eVisa to Uganda?

You can get a tourist visa for Uganda by applying online. Pay the required fee and remember about a valid passport. Prepare all documents before you apply online.

When will I receive an eVisa to Uganda?

You will receive your Uganda visa very fast. Keep in mind that submitting on a non-working day may result in extending the processing.

Do I need to print a Uganda e-Visa?

Yes, you need to print your tourist visa to Uganda. The proper authorities will check it at the point of entry at the airport.

What if my Uganda e-Visa is not approved?

You should contact our support team in case your application was rejected. Check all the requirements, spelling, and documents in the form before sending it.

How long can I stay in Uganda with an eVisa?

You can stay in Uganda for 30 days with a single-entry visa, 90 days with an East Africa Online Visa, and 7 days with a transit visa.

What is the validity of the eVisa to Uganda?

According to the government, a Uganda tourist visa and an East Africa Online visa are valid for 90 days, while a transit visa is effective for 7 days.

Do children need an eVisa to Uganda?

Children also need a tourist visa to travel to Uganda. An application must be submitted by their parents or guardians.

What is the cost of an eVisa to Uganda?

The Uganda visa can cost either 149 Euro or 99 Euro, depending on your visa type. You can use electronic payment methods to pay the fee.

What must I have to apply for an eVisa to Uganda?

In order to apply online for a Uganda visa, you need to have a valid passport, as well as an electronic device with access to the internet. Then, you need to fill in all the necessary information in the form, send it, and pay the visa fee.

What is the processing time for an eVisa to Uganda?

The processing is very fast, so you don't need to worry. Besides transit, the rest of Uganda's online visas can be used only for tourism.

What documents are required to get an eVisa to Uganda?

Prepare the following documents to get a Uganda visa: a valid passport (minimum for 6 months), a photo of the passport's bio-data page, face photography, yellow fever vaccination proof, and a return ticket. In case of multiple-entry, you also need a travel itinerary.

What data do I need to provide in the application form for an eVisa to Uganda?

You need to provide your name, surname, passport number, date of birth, and other basic details. It is very easy to fill in the online application form and submit it.