UGANDA ORDINARY TOURIST VISA

Uganda Tourist Visa single entry

Complete one clear online application with your personal, passport, travel and purpose-specific documents.

The route is designed for one temporary entry and adapts its document list to the selected purpose.

Apply for Uganda Tourist Visa
A SIMPLE SINGLE-ENTRY APPLICATION

Prepare your Uganda visa application

Explore visa requirements
1

Applicant and passport

Add identity, residence, contact and travel-document information.

2

Travel information

Provide your arrival, stay, host, recent travel and selected purpose.

3

Relevant documents

Upload the general documents and only those required for your purpose.

HELP & INFORMATION

Uganda Tourist Visa questions

What is the official product name?

The product is Uganda Tourist Visa – single entry. It is the Ordinary visa category for one temporary entry.

How long does processing take?

Visa decisions normally take less than three working days. Apply at least ten days before travel to allow additional time.

How long is the approval valid for travel?

The approval authorization is valid for 90 days from approval and becomes invalid if it is not used during that period.

How long can I stay?

The visa may be granted for a stay of up to three months. The actual period is determined through the immigration process.

How many entries are permitted?

One entry. Travellers needing repeated entries require a different category.

What passport validity is required?

The passport or travel document must have at least six months of validity.

Which documents does every applicant provide?

A passport biographical-data page and recent passport-size photograph.

What does a tourist upload?

The current application flow requests the passport page, photograph and return ticket.

Does a family visit need extra documents?

Yes. It requires an invitation letter and evidence of the host’s immigration status, as well as the general documents and return ticket.

Is a Yellow Fever certificate required?

No. It is no longer a mandatory entry requirement and is not requested in this application.

Can this visa be used for employment?

No. Employment requires the appropriate separate immigration authorization.

Does approval guarantee admission?

No. Travellers remain subject to immigration and biometric checks at the point of entry.