Visa and Entry Requirements
Visitors to Uganda must have a valid visa in accordance with national immigration laws, guidelines and formalities. Uganda visas can now be obtained online at: visas.immigration.go.ugMedicals:
All travelers to the Republic of Uganda must have a valid Yellow Fever Immunisation card.
Visa fee:
The charges for Uganda's Visa start from US$ 50.
East Africa Tourist Visa:
The East African Tourist Visa
will allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry
visa. This visa costs US$100 and is valid for 90 days as long as one does not
travel outside the partnering countries. You can also apply for this at visas.immigration.go.ug
How to Geta Visa to Uganda.
The easiest way of getting a visa to Uganda is by purchasing it at the entry point, Entebbe Airport or any border station. This is very possible for tourists. All you need to do is pay USD 50, fill in the application form with passport detail information of which the visa fee of USD 50 and it will usually run for 90 days.You can also get the visa by applying online if you are a citizen of the following countries, USA, UK, South Africa, Russia, Japan, Italy, India, Germany, France, Denmark, China, Canada, and Belgium. The application form can be downloaded from the embassy website of your country of origin and you will need to attach 2 passport photos.
UgandaVisa Cost / Price, Visa Fees
- Single entry: U$ 50 per individual- Multiple entry visa 6-12 months U$ 100
- Multiple entry visa 24 months U$ 150
- Multiple entry visa 36 months U$ 200
Note:
1. Visas do not permit gainful or voluntary employment in Uganda
2. Entry into or exit from Uganda should be made only through gazette ports of entry/exit
3. Visa Exemptions
Nationalities that do not pay for Visa while entering Uganda i.e. nationals of countries that do not pay for Uganda visas are;
a) COMESA countries (Angola, Eritrea, Malawi, Madagascar, Seychelles, Swaziland, Zambia, Comoros, Kenya, Mauritius, Zimbabwe)
b) EAC countries (Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi)
c) OTHERS (Antigua, Barbados, Fiji, Grenada, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, The Grenadines, Vanuatu, Cyprus, Bahamas, Belize, Gambia, Jamaica,
Malta, Singapore, St. Vincent-Tonga. And any other exemption as may be specified on arrival
4. Every intending visitor is required to carry a genuine passport/travel document with validity beyond one year.
5. All arriving visitors will be required to fill in arrival declaration cards on arrival and should comply with other immigration formalities including the provision of required biometric information. Arrival/ departure declaration cards are available at the arrival lounge.
6. Immigration authorities at the port of arrival reserve the right of admission.
7. A visitor’s pass for a specific duration will be granted by the Immigration authorities on arrival to permit the holder’s stay in the country for the period granted in the pass. .
8. Arriving visitors should not carry or convey substances or goods prohibited by customs. (Contact Uganda Revenue Authority for details on prohibited substances)
9 Visitors should not overstay their visitors pass otherwise they will be subjected to a fine of U$ 30 per day and other appropriate legal action including prosecution and deportation.
10. Engagement in employment on basis of visitors pass is strictly prohibited. Offenders will be prosecuted.
11. Where visitors seek to stay longer than the period granted in the visitor’s pass on arrival, extension of the period should be sought from the Immigration Headquarters in Kampala or respective regional offices before expiry of the initial visitor’s pass. Save for EAC nationals, extensions sought by other foreign nationals shall not exceed six months in aggregate
Visa requirements are subject to change.
A Single journey entry Visa to Uganda is given on arrival and a visitor pass is issued for purposes of having a holiday, travelling or doing business in Uganda. Multiple entry visas can be granted for business purposes.
Its advisable to take advice from the relevant embassies before travelling.
Requirements for extension of visitor’s pass
Fill extension of visitor’s pass form
Attach Covering letter from applicant or host if applicable
Attach immigration status of host (if applicable)
Attach Copy of confirmed return air- ticket
Attach Copy of passport/travel document
Provide Original passport for endorsement of facility
All foreign nationals entering and residing in Uganda must comply with immigration legislation and other national laws of the country during their stay in Uganda.
For More Information Visit The Directorate of Citizenand ImmigrationControl, Minstry of Internal Affairs
TOURIST VISA TO UGANDA
All tourists to Uganda are kindly requested to comply with the requirements below before they can get a visa to Uganda.
1. Every traveler must have a valid passport of nationality or origin issued by their Government.
2. Its safer to have the International Inoculation Certificate against yellow fever.
3. You may also be asked to show your return ticket. This is usually not asked.
Please note that individuals who are American or British citizens as well as almost all commonwealth nations and Europe do need a visa to get to Uganda.
Entry permit Classes.
Class A1: Persons in Government services, UN organizations, OAU, COMESA, and other institutions approved by the Minister of Internal Affairs.Class A : Contracting companies of the above organizations
Class B-F: Investors in various disciplines
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