Apply online for the Uganda eVisa with our complete guide

Last updated: July 2024

If you are planning a trip to Uganda, your first step is to make sure you have the right travel documents to enter the country.

Find everything you need to know about the Uganda Tourist eVisa and entering the country for tourism or business purposes below.

What is the Uganda eVisa?

The Uganda eVisa is the new digital version of the Uganda Visa.

What can I do with the Uganda Tourist eVisa?

With this eVisa, you can visit Uganda for:

• Tourism
• Business activities
• Visiting family
• Receiving medical treatment
• Study for a short period

What can't I do with the Uganda Tourist eVisa?

You can't:

• Live in the country
• Work or receive payment during your trip

Who requires the Uganda eVisa?

Several countries—including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, South Africa, Canada, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Sudan, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, India, France, Brazil, Poland, and Portugal—need to apply for a visa before entering Uganda. Fortunately, the application process is entirely online.

To find out if you need to apply for a Uganda visa before traveling, scroll to the top of this page and enter the country that issued your passport. The destination country should be Uganda.

How long is the Uganda eVisa valid?

You can stay in the country for up to 90 days with the Uganda eVisa.

It's a single-entry document, which means that you can only enter the country once with this visa.

If you are looking for a multiple-entry visa for Uganda, check out the East Africa Visa that offers multiple entries for travel between several countries, including Uganda.

Uganda eVisa: Required documents

To apply for this visa, you must provide some documents as indicated below:

• Applicant photo

• A copy of your passport bio page (valid for at least 6 months)

• Copy of the last page of your passport (only for Indian passport holders)

• Yellow fever vaccination certificate

• Return flight ticket for tourism and family visits (if applicable)

• Invitation letter for business purposes and family visits (if applicable)

• The immigration status of the host if the purpose of travel is a family visit (if applicable)

• Supporting documents for medical purposes (if applicable)

• Cover letter detailing the purpose of the visit (if applicable)

Cost and processing time of the Uganda eVisa application

The government fee for the Uganda e-Visa is USD $51.50.

When using our services, including an expert review of your application, we add a small service fee, which depends on how fast you need your visa:

• Standard: For those not in a rush, this is our most affordable option.

• Rush: If you need your eVisa faster than usual, choose this option for an additional fee.

• Super rush: If you're in urgent need of your eVisa, select this option for an express fee.

The exact costs depend on your nationality. We recommend starting the online application and checking the total price during the process before the payment step.

Entry requirements and regulations for Uganda

There are currently no COVID-18 requirements to travel to Uganda.

However, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Uganda.

Do I need the Uganda eVisa to transit in the country?

You can't transit through Uganda with this eVisa. Instead, apply for a Uganda Transit Visa.

Need more info about the Uganda eVisa application?

If you have any other questions about the Uganda eVisa application process or another document, contact our customer support team via online chat or WhatsApp.