Visitor & short-stay visas
Ugandan East African Tourist Visa
A joint multiple-entry tourist visa covering Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda on a single application, ideal for travellers touring the region.
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USD 100 fee and 90-day validity are from official-portal and consular summaries; confirm the exact current figure on visas.immigration.go.ug (direct DCIC page fetch was blocked).
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Uganda government website before you apply.
- Official name
- East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV)
- Route type
- Regional multiple-entry tourist visa
- Countries covered
- Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda
- Entries
- Multiple entry (between the three states)
- Validity
- 90 days
- For tourism only
- Cost
- USD 100
- Verify current fee on the official portal
Who it is for
- Tourists visiting two or more of Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda on one trip
- Travellers wanting a single multiple-entry document for the region
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
- Travel itinerary covering the countries to be visited
- First entry made through the issuing country (Uganda, if applied via the Uganda portal)
What you can do
- Travel for tourism across Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda for up to 90 days
- Re-enter the partner states multiple times within the validity period
- Note: the visa does not cover Tanzania, Burundi or South Sudan
How to apply
Apply online through visas.immigration.go.ug, selecting the East Africa Tourist Visa category. Ensure your planned first point of entry is Uganda when you apply through the Ugandan system.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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