🇺🇬 Uganda visa requirements
Who needs a visa, an e-visa or an eTA to enter Uganda, what to prepare, and where to apply officially.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| Nigerian | e-Visa required |
| Ghanaian | No visa needed |
| Kenyan | No visa needed |
| South African | e-Visa required |
| Egyptian | e-Visa required |
| British | e-Visa required |
| American | e-Visa required |
| Canadian | e-Visa required |
Key rules for Uganda were checked against Uganda government e-visa guidance in October 2026. Individual passport results come from Passport Index data as of February 2026, corrected where official sources disagreed. Faylo is not an embassy or immigration adviser.
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Do I need a visa for Uganda?
It depends on your passport. The table above covers the passports most Faylo travellers hold; use the checker for any other. Whatever the result, confirm it on Uganda e-Visa portal before you pay or book.
Where do I apply for a Uganda visa?
Use the official site: Uganda e-Visa portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug). Government sites don't charge for the form itself — only the visa fee. Be careful with look-alike sites and agents who bundle the fee with their own.
How long before I travel should I apply?
Allow more time than you think you need: online approvals can take days, and embassy visas can take weeks. Start at least a few weeks before you fly, and don't buy non-refundable flights until you have the approval.