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What do you need in order to apply?
  • Original Passport valid for 6 months;
  • One passport size photograph;
  • Invitation letter (if travelling on business);
  • Application fee;
  • Prepaid and self-addressed envelope;

What are the rights granted by the Ugandan Tourist Visa?
The tourist visa is only valid for leisure or recreational purposes.
Who needs a tourist visa to travel to Uganda?
Nationals of all countries need a visa to travel to Uganda.

There are few exceptions: Angola, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Italy (Diplomatic Passport holders only), Jamaica, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Is the Ugandan Tourist visa electronic one?
No, it is not an electronic visa. It is a paper document.
How long is the visa valid for?
Your visa is valid for 3 months from the date of entry.
How much time I have to activate the visa from the moment I have it?
You have one month to activate your visa.
How long does it take to organize?
The Standard processing time is 5 working days, after receipt of your application.
What are the application fees?
The processing fee for British residents is 50 GBP.