Visitor & short-stay visas
Ugandan Tourist / Visitor Visa (Single Entry)
The standard single-entry option for travellers heading to Uganda for holiday, tourism, family visits, medical treatment or short business trips.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
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USD 50 fee and 3-month maximum stay are drawn from official-portal summaries but could not be confirmed by direct fetch of the DCIC page (site blocks automated access); verify on visas.immigration.go.ug before publishing.
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
- Ordinary (Tourist) Visa – Single Entry
- Route type
- Short-stay visitor visa
- Entries
- Single entry
- Maximum stay
- Up to 3 months
- Granted at the discretion of the Immigration Officer
- Cost
- USD 50
- Verify current fee on the official portal
- Where to apply
- visas.immigration.go.ug (online only)
Who it is for
- Travellers coming for holiday, tourism or sightseeing
- People visiting family or friends in Uganda
- Short business visits and meetings
- Those coming for medical treatment
Requirements
- Passport bio-data page valid for at least 6 months
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
- Supporting letter / itinerary or proof of purpose (e.g. hotel booking or invitation)
- Return or onward travel details
What you can do
- Enter Uganda once for the permitted purpose
- Stay for the period granted (up to three months)
- Undertake tourism, visits, medical treatment or short business activity — not paid employment
How to apply
Apply online at visas.immigration.go.ug: choose application type (Visa), category and sub-category, complete the electronic form, upload the required documents and submit. Once approved, download the approval letter and present it with your passport on arrival for the visa to be issued.
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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