Uganda Travel Guide - Passport/Visa

Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry to Uganda required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Entry may be refused to passengers not holding sufficient funds, return or onward tickets, and other necessary travel documents.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. nationals of Cyprus and Malta.

(a) Although transit passengers do require a visa, they are able to obtain one on entry provided they are continuing to a third country by the same or first connecting flight within 24 hours, they are holding confirmed tickets and travel documents and not leaving the airport. Some nationals requiring visas may be issued with them on arrival to Uganda; check with your local embassy for further details. (b) Working journalists require a letter of accreditation issued by the Secretary of the Media Council, Department of Information, PO Box 23780, Lugard Road, UTV Premises, Kampala, Uganda (tel: (41) 230 367). (c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission/embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Single-entry: US$50 (three months). Multiple-entry: US$100 (six months); US$200 (12 months). Transit: US$15.

Single-entry: Three months from date of issue; Transit: 24 hours from the time of arrival.

Consulate (or consular section at high commission or embassy); see Contact Addresses. Transit visas are issued at the airport.

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