The Government of Uganda developed an electronic application processing system for visas, Entry Work Permits and Passes and it is now running. All persons intending to Travel, study or work in Uganda are encouraged to visit our E-visa Portal: www.visas.immigration.go.ug and apply for relevant immigration facilities. All visas, Permits and passes are approved within 2 -3 working days. Therefore applicants are advised to apply at least five (5) working days before their intended date of travel.

How it works

Upon application, one receives a notification with an application Number which can be used to track the application. Upon approval of the application, the applicant receives an email notification detailing the steps to be taken with an attachment of the e-visa/e-permit approval/authorization to travel. The attachment should be printed and presented to Immigration Officers as proof that the e-visa/e-permit was approved. Payment for visas will be made at the point of entry.

NB: The fee for the SINGLE ENTRY VISAS has been reduced. Our visa fee for Single entry has changed from 95 Euros to 45 Euros
Visas and Passes
Any person intending to enter into Uganda should do so only for lawful purposes and in accordance with national immigration laws, guidelines and formalities.
Foreign nationals intending to enter Uganda for purposes of employment should comply with requirements for expatriate employment in Uganda.
1.        All visa prone nationalities must obtain Uganda visas to facilitate their entry into the country.
2.        Uganda visas may be obtained at Uganda missions abroad or on arrival at the ports of entry in the country.
3.        All travelers to the Republic of Uganda MUST have a valid Yellow Fever Immunization card.

Visa & corresponding fees

Category/description of visa    Cost

Single entry    US$ 50 per individual

Multiple entry visa 6-12 months    US$ 100

Multiple entry visa 24 months    US$ 150

Multiple entry visa 36 months    US$ 200

Students (Entry Visa for students who are not nationals of East African Cooperation.)    US$ 100

East African Tourist Visa (Three months Multiple Entry for Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda)    US$ 100

By the fact that Uganda is a high end Gorilla trekking adventure destination and safari holiday in Africa, we advise our dear guests to have a precautionary health measure against malaria and yellow fever. We recommend Malaria Prophylaxis, some Visitors do take Larium or Melarone. But others who don’t like to take this medicine may as well use strong Mosquito repellants.