General information about visas or working permit
This is permission to enter Uganda. All persons intending to come to Uganda for holiday, tourism, business, study, visit, medical are required to apply and obtain a visa online.
Stated below are our booking terms and policies.
Visas
Process
Once the application is submitted it will be studied by an Immigration Officer. Please note that during the approval process additional information may be required. The new required information can be submitted electronically through “Manage your applications”. The decision taken on the application will be sent electronically through the email provided by the applicant. If approved, an approval letter will be sent as an attachment to the email provided. Click on the link to download it. This travel authorization does not guarantee entry into Uganda. Travelers will be subjected to secondary verification where necessary before personalization. Present a valid travel document of not less than 6 months validity to the Immigration officer at the port of entry.
Fees
Visa for diplomatic and official passport holders
Diplomatic application fee: 0 USD
Official application fee: 0 USD
Uganda ordinary/ tourist visa
Single entry (online payment only - all the online payments may be subjected to a 3% surcharge fee) application Fee: 50 USD
East Africa tourist visa
East Africa tourist visa (online payment only - all the online payments may be subjected to a 3% surcharge fee) application Fee: 100 USD
Transit
Transit (online payment only - all the online payments may be subjected to a 3% surcharge fee) application fee: 50 USD
Multiple entry
6 Months (online payment only - all the online payments may be subjected to a 3% surcharge fee) application fee: 100 USD
12 Months (online payment only - all the online payments may be subjected to a 3% surcharge fee) application fee: 100 USD
24 Months (online payment only - all the online payments may be subjected to a 3% surcharge fee) application fee: 200 USD
Required documents
Visa for diplomatic and official passport holders
Diplomatic passport (Bio-data page and cover page) with at least 6 months' validity diplomatic note (note verbale) vaccination certificate (Yellow Fever) recent passport size photograph
Official support documents for official visa recent passport size photograph passport (Bio-data page and cover page) with at least 6 months' validity vaccination certificate (Yellow Fever)
Uganda ordinary / Tourist visa
Single Entry A letter stating reason for transit and country of destination return ticket cover letter detailing the purpose of visit support document for the purpose of visit (Medical) immigration status of the host return ticket invitation letter invitation letter for the conference pecent passport size photograph passport bio-data page (with validity of at least 6 months) vaccination certificate (Yellow Fever)
East Africa tourist visa
Travel itinerary return ticket vaccination certificate (Yellow fever) copy of recent passport size photograph copy of the passport (Bio-data page)
Transit
Passport (Bio-data page) with atleast 6 months validity a letter stating reason for transit and country of destination vaccination certificate (Yellow Fever) recent passport size photograph.
Multiple entry
6 Months Passport (Bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity recent passport size photograph valid police clearance from interpol or home country recommendation letter from referee two (2) in Uganda recommendation letter from referee one (1) in Uganda cover Letter stating reasons for multiple entry proof entries and exits into Uganda in the last one year vaccination certificate (Yellow Fever)
12 Months Recent passport size photograph (not older than 6 months) police clearance from interpol or home country vaccination certificate (Yellow Fever) recommendation letters from referee two (2) in Uganda the passport (Bio-data page) cover letter stating reasons for multiple entry proof entries and exits into Uganda in the last one year Recommendation letters from referee one (1) in Uganda.
24 Months The passport (Bio-data page) recent passport size photograph (Not older than 6 months) police clearance from interpol or home country proof entries and exits into Uganda in the last one year Recommendation letters from referee one (1) in Uganda cover letter stating reasons for multiple.
Entry Recommendation letters from referee two (2) in Uganda vaccination certificate (Yellow Fever)
Apply for a visaHealth and safety
The Government of Uganda requires mandatory proof of a yellow fever vaccination for travelers 1 year of age and above. Travelers should possess a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate with the vaccine received at least 10 days prior to entry into Uganda. Travelers who do not meet this requirement must be vaccinated at the airport (with possibility of isolation as determined by the Airport Health Authority) at the traveler's own cost.
Furthermore, all required inoculations must be recorded by your health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate. You must carry this document with you throughout the tour. All visitors should take malaria prophylactic drugs. We also advise that you bring a mosquito repellent with you. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for up to date requirements, inoculations and personal recommendations!
Normally you need the following vaccinations
Yellow Fever
DTP
Hepatitis
For malaria you need to take tablets, Malarone or Lariam. Malarone is mostly used (please always consult a doctor). Hygiene is not at the same standard as in your home country, so we advise you to bring a disinfectant cream with you. Always drink bottled water instead of tap water.
Travel insurance
We advise you to apply for a Flying Doctors membership. The membership provides a quick and reliable air evacuation and medical care if needed. AMREF Flying Doctors offers 2 plans (Annual and Tourist). You can choose between the Maisha Silver (Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar), Maisha Gold (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi) or Maisha Platinum (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Ethiopia).
What to bring
A valid passport is mandatory (passport must be valid for at least 3 months after entry) and visa requirements for all countries you are planning to visit should be checked before you travel. To make the most of your visit to the game reserves and national parks, we advise you to carry binoculars and field guides. Photographers will need a zoom lens for wildlife (70-300 or more). Please make sure to carry enough memory cards with you. Toiletries and other essentials can be bought in the cities if there is something that you forget. A torch (flashlight) can prove to be very useful.
Money
In most of the cities it is possible to withdraw money from an ATM. Travelers cheques are not widely accepted and it is very difficult or impossible to pay by credit card outside the cities. The US dollar is traditionally the hard currency of preference. We advise to bring some dollars for daily expenses and tips. Dollar bills should not be older than 10 years. The unit of currency is the Ugandan Shilling. Please check the latest exchange rates before you go to your destination. This will be a guideline. Please note you will get a better exchange rate in the bigger cities.
Sim cards
Sim cards are available at the airport. We suggest you stop by the MTN office (better coverage in remote areas) and buy a local sim card to meet your usage needs.
