Those who might be wondering what are the Essential Requirements to visit Uganda, this is a complete guide to answer all your travel questions.
Do i need a Ugandan Visa?
Yes, all visitors to Uganda require visas. Visa’s are one of the most important Essential Requirements to visit Uganda. The Ugandan visa can be granted to travelers coming to Uganda for tourism, medical treatment, family visit among other reasons.
The Visas to Uganda are only a single entry and Approval authorization is valid for only 90 days (3 months). This means that one needs to travel within the designated time to avoid inconveniences or to apply for new Visas once the time expires.
What are the Requirements of getting a Ugandan Visa?
Getting a Ugandan Visa depends on the purpose of your visit to the East African country. Nonetheless, here are the requirements of getting a Ugandan visa.
1. A copy of your Passport with at least 6 months validity
2. Insurance like health, travel etc.
3. Identification documents like IDs, Driving permits
4. Hotel booking or reservation (if any other accommodation, provide an address)
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5. For Tourists, they also need to have a Travel plan, Travel itinerary/booking, Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
6. For Students, they need to present a letter of invitation or an admission letter from the school.
7. Visitors coming to the country for Business (meetings, conferences) need to present a letter of invitation with a clear address. They need to clearly state the business in Uganda and also need to state the right time they are planning on staying in the country.
How much does a Ugandan Visa cost?
The visas cost USD 50, these charges are non-refundable and all payments are subject to a bank charge.
How to get a Ugandan Visa
Visitors intending to travel to Uganda for holiday, tourism, business, study, visit, and/or medical can apply and obtain a visa online using the following procedures.
Step-1: Choose the application type (Visa or permit)
Step-2: Fill the electronic form
Step-3: Add documents (Copy of recent passport size photograph, Copy of passport bio-data page, Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, Recommendation letter, Police clearance, etc.)
Step-4: Finally, Submit and wait patiently to be approved.
Visitors can also obtain a visa for Uganda, from either an Uganda Consulate in your country or apply for an ‘e-visa online.
You can also get an East African Visa (one visa for Uganda, Rwanda, & Kenya) which is a 90-day East African Tourist Visa. This therefore allows you to visit all of East African Countries for the period stated withing the visa.