From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Select the tourist category and submit the application and supporting documents online.
Submit through the official channel
Use Uganda single-entry tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Single entry
- USD 50
Additional service or payment charges may apply. Confirm the total before paying.
Details that can change your plans
Travel within 90 days of approval
The approval authorization expires after 90 days. Travel within that window or submit a new application; this is separate from the stay granted at entry.
Official guidancePlanning Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda together?
The East African Tourist Visa costs USD 100 plus a bank charge and covers those three countries only. Enter through the issuing country first. It permits multiple tourism visits for 90 days and ends if you leave the three-country area.
Official guidancePractical tips for Uganda
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Prepare documents in English
Uploaded supporting documents must be in English. Further documents may be requested during review.
Carry the application documents
Bring uploaded documents, payment receipts, the approval letter and your passport for biometric capture at the immigration office or border.
Uganda at a glance
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- UGX
- Calling code
- +256
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Sudan need a visa for Uganda?
For tourism in Uganda, travelers using an ordinary passport from Sudan should arrange an eVisa before travel. Select the tourist category and submit the application and supporting documents online. The published short-visit limit is 3 months per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Uganda?
The short-visit limit is 3 months per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
USD 50 for one entry. Additional service or payment charges apply. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Uganda single-entry tourist visa
Select the tourist category and submit the application and supporting documents online.
Check Uganda’s tourist visa guidance
Tourist visa instructions and links to the official application service.
Track or update your Uganda visa application
Use the application number to check progress and provide requested additional documents.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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