Uganda Visa Information

If you plan to enter Uganda either for business or as a tourist, then you need to have a Uganda visa affixed on your valid US passport. If you are a citizen of one of the exempted countries, then you do not need to have a Uganda travel visa to enter the country. See the details below for the list of visa exempted countries.

You can always have the option to process your Uganda visa application by yourself of with the help of a private travel expediter. Many prefer to have theirs processed by a private party in order to avoid delays and inconveniences. You can either apply in person or online. For quick service, click the link to get your Uganda Visa expedited.

Uganda Visa Types

Tourist Single – This type of visa is granted by Uganda for those who want to enter the country once during the three (3) months validity period. The consular fee for the tourist single visa is $50 for a four day processing or $70 for a two day processing.

Tourist Multiple – This type of visa is granted to those who wish to enter Uganda more than once during the period of validity. A Uganda multiple visa can be valid for either six months or one year upon arrival. The consular fees associated with this type of visa are: a) $100 (4 days processing) and $120 (2 days processing) for the six months validity period, b) $200 (4 days processing) and $220 (2 days processing) for the 1 year validity period.

Business Single – This type of visa is granted to those who wish to enter Uganda for business purposes. This only allows one entry during the three (3) months validity period. The consular fees for this visa type are either $50 (4 days processing) or $70 (4 days processing).

Business Multiple – This type of visa is granted to those who wish to enter Uganda more than once during the allowed validity period. The consular fees for this type of visa are as follows: a) $100 (4 days processing) and $120 (2 days processing) for the six months validity period, b) $200 (4 days processing) and $220 (2 days processing) for the 1 year validity period.

Uganda Visa Application Form

Download and complete the Uganda visa application form.

Exemption

You are not mandated to bring or own a visa to visit Uganda if you are a citizen of the following countries: Angola, Comoros, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi Mauritius, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Antigua & Barbuda.

Uganda Visa Validity

Tourist and business single visas are only valid up to three (3) months upon arrival. For all the multiple entry visas, however, you can be granted validity for either six months or one year after arrival.

Uganda Visa Requirements

Aside from a valid and signed passport copy, two 2x2 passport size photographs, you will also need to have a copy/original of a Yellow fever vaccination. For business visa applicants, you need a notarized letter (on company letterhead) from your employer which contains the following information: nature of business, duration of stay, and financial responsibility of costs in the trip. Non-US passport holders must provide a copy of proof of legal stay in the US upon application.

Click the link to apply for your Uganda Visa online.

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