Uganda Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
38 of 207 passports can enter Uganda without arranging a visa in advance: 38 visa-free. 169 can apply for an e-visa online.
- Visa-free 38
- E-visa 169
No visa in advance
38 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
38
E-visa online
169
Visa required
0
How to enter Uganda
What to apply for, what it costs and where to apply.
Visitors need a visa applied for online in advance; the East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda for 90 days.
Visa-required nationals
- Processing
- Online; letter of authorisation presented on arrival
Visitors to Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda
- Fee
- USD 100
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days, multiple entry
- Processing
- Online
Passport validity
At least 6 months from arrival
Checked against official sources (some details from reputable travel press) on Oct 31, 2026. Rules for Uganda can change quickly: confirm on the official site before you book.
Passports that can visit Uganda visa-free
38 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Passports that need an e-visa for Uganda
169 passports. Apply online and get approved before you travel.
Uganda visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Uganda?
Yes. US passport holders need an e-visa (Online visa) for Uganda, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Uganda?
Yes. UK passport holders need an e-visa (Online visa) for Uganda, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Uganda?
Yes. Canada passport holders need an e-visa (Online visa) for Uganda, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Uganda?
Yes. Australia passport holders need an e-visa (Online visa) for Uganda, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Uganda?
Yes. India passport holders need an e-visa (Online visa) for Uganda, applied for online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can you stay in Uganda without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 90 days, and some passports get up to 180 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
Does Uganda have an ETA or e-visa?
Online visa: Visa-required nationals. East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100): Visitors to Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. Apply only on the official government site.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Uganda's official site before you book and again before you fly.