Uganda Visit Visa

Uganda is one of the cheapest countries to visit. It is a small state with a lot to offer. It is rich in alluring natural beauty, eye-catching traditional sites, natural tropical forests, national game parks and game reserves.

A visit to Uganda will be the most iconic experience of your life. If you are considering it as your travel destination, you need to apply for a visit visa before arrival to Uganda.

Who does not need an Uganda Visit Visa?

If you are national of any of the following states, you are allowed to visit Uganda for a specified period without a visa. You only need to have a valid passport to enter the state.

• Angola
• Antigua
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Burundi
• Comoros
• Cyprus
• Eritrea
• Fiji
• The Gambia
• Grenada
• Italy-Diplomatic holders only
• Jamaica
• Ireland
• Kenya
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Madagascar
• Rwanda
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Singapore
• Solomon Islands
• St. Vincent and Grenadines
• Swaziland
• Tanzania
• Tonga
• Vanuatu
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Important Note: If you are a citizen of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda want to travel to any of these three countries, they can enter the alternative state without paying for a visa fee.

How to get an Uganda Visit Visa?

If you are not from any of the Uganda visa exception states listed above, you need to apply for an Uganda Visit Visa. It is a type of short-stay visa which allows you to enter the state for visit purposes. You need to apply for a visa at your nearest Uganda Embassy or consultant.

What will be the cost of an Uganda Visit Visa?

It will cost you about US$ 50 for a Single entry visa and for a Multiple entry visa the cost will be US$ 100.

What will be the requirements for an Uganda Visit Visa?

You must have the following documents to obtain a visit visa for Uganda.

1. A Completed Uganda Visit Visa Application Form

2. One passport size photo

3. Valid passport must be valid for up to six month

4. Evidence of travel arrangements (If any)

5. A letter stating the purpose of visit 

6. A report on Yellow Fever vaccination

7. Proof that shows the payment of the visa fee (Must be paid in cash or postal money order)

8. Proof that shows enough financial means

9. Evidence of accommodation in Uganda, i.e. rental agreement or hotel reservation

10. Marital status (If any)

11. A Criminal record certificate from the native state

What will be the processing time for an Uganda Visit Visa?

It will take about 10 to 15 days for Uganda Visit Visa processing.

What is an East Africa Tourist Visa?

The East Africa Tourist Visa is a multiple entry visa which will allow you to travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. It is valid for up to 90 days, and the visa costs about US$100.

The 8 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Uganda

Where should you go when visit Uganda? The following are some of the alluring spots to visit in Uganda.

1. Gaddafi National Mosque

2. Kibale National Park

3. Ssese Islands

4. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

5. Murchison Falls National Park

6. Entebbe

7. Queen Elizabeth National Park

8. Mount Elgon National Park