Visitors to Uganda must obtain an e-Visa, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 3 months (unless otherwise noted):
A visa exemption agreement for all passports holders was signed with Mozambique in September 2024 and it is yet to be ratified.
Holders of diplomatic or service passports issued to nationals of India, Italy, Namibia and South Africa do not require a visa for 3 months.
Uganda began issuing electronic visas on 1 July 2016. Passengers who have been issued an e-Visa must travel with a printed e-Visa confirmation.
The 90-day East African Tourist Visa is also available on arrival, which is valid for Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda if first used in the country that issued the visa. The fee for this visa is 100 USD.
Entry and transit is refused to nationals if not holding a biometric passport, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight.