Uganda

Uganda Visa & Immigration System

Uganda visa system operates exclusively through online e-visa advance application with no visa on arrival option. U.S. State Department confirms U.S. citizens must obtain visa before traveling to Uganda, requiring applicants to apply and obtain visa online in advance of travel through Government of Uganda's Electronic Visa/Permit Application System website (visas.immigration.go.ug/). Recent travelers have been denied boarding by airlines and entry into Uganda for failing to complete electronic visa application ahead of time per U.S. State Department. UK Foreign Office states visa mandatory for entry, requiring application through Uganda's online visa system. E-visa application process: UK Foreign Office notes online application generates authorization letter with barcode from immigration authorities. Print this letter to present at border control where officials will issue visa. Alternatively, can present letter at Ugandan embassy for visa issuance. Passport requirements: U.S. State Department specifies passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates and have at least 1 page for entry stamps. UK Foreign Office requires passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival date, warning expired or reported lost/stolen passports result in denial of entry. Yellow fever certificate mandatory: U.S. State Department confirms all travelers must present valid yellow fever immunization card upon entry. UK Foreign Office emphasizes certificate to prove yellow fever vaccination required both when applying for visa and upon arrival, noting vaccination certificate used during visa application must be brought with you. Duration of stay: U.S. State Department notes immigration officers at port of entry determine authorized stay length, typically ranging from two weeks to three months for tourists. Overstay penalties: U.S. State Department warns Ugandan government imposes approximately $30 per day in fines for overstaying visas and may detain individuals until fines are paid. East African Tourist Visa: UK Foreign Office notes regional visa option costing $100 USD permits multiple entries into Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda over 90 days. Customs: UK Foreign Office confirms strict regulations govern importable/exportable goods, requiring declaring anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Airport procedures: UK Foreign Office notes at Entebbe International Airport, persons meeting you must meet outside terminal building as only ticketed passengers may enter. Airline requirements: U.S. State Department notes some airlines require passengers to present physical credit card used for ticket purchase at check-in.