Uganda visitor visa details

If you are planning to visit Uganda anytime soon, this article would be very essential for your trip. The official name of this landlocked country located in the east of the African continent is the Republic of Uganda. Neighbours; Kenya to the east, Congo to the west, South Sudan to the north, Lake Victoria and Tanzania to the south, and Rwanda to the southwest. Uganda also has an autonomous kingdom, the Kingdom of Buganda, within its borders. The capital of the country, which gained its independence on October 9, 1962, is Kampala, and the official languages spoken are English and Swahili. The currency used is Ugandan Shilling. Below you will find detailed information about how to get a visa for Uganda.

Uganda Visa Types

The Republic of Uganda divides visa applications into categories according to the reasons for travel. Uganda visa types include; • Uganda Tourist Visa • Business Uganda Visa • Family Visit Uganda Visa • Transit Uganda Visa

Does Uganda require a visa?

Citizens of ordinary (burgundy), service (grey), special (green) and diplomatic (black) passports who want to travel to Uganda are subject to a visa. Uganda requires a visa from all our citizens, regardless of their passport type.

Visa on arrival in Uganda

You do not have a chance to get the visa that allows entry to Uganda at the Uganda airport. As of 2020, there is no Uganda visa on arrival application except for the 10 countries below; Congo, Indonesia, Haiti, Palestinian Territory, Chad, Benin, South Sudan, Senegal, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe.

Uganda visa application

The visa required for travel to Uganda is the E Visa. Uganda E-Visa application is made through the e-visa system of the Uganda Embassy in the country you are living. For this reason, the decision maker for visa applications is the Ugandan Embassy. Uganda visa is not a visa stamped on the passport. The first stage of Uganda visa procedures is to apply for an electronic visa online from the embassy system. You have to choose the type of visa that suits your purpose of travel to Uganda and apply according to this visa category. After your Uganda E Visa application, the embassy asks you to see you in person on the application day and time and declare your fingerprint data.

How to apply for Uganda visa online?

Uganda E Visa application is made by uploading your personal information and documents required for visa application to Uganda e visa system. For this reason, it is sufficient to send the necessary documents for visa application via e-mail. The representatives will accompany you during your visa appointment at the Uganda Embassy in the country you are living. Uganda visitor visa requirements: • Passport (valid for at least 6 months from the return date of the planned Uganda trip) • Invitation letter (must be prepared on the company's letterhead in Uganda, stamped and signed) • 2 biometric photographs (3.5 x 4.5 mm, on a white background) • Photocopy of identify card • Flight and Hotel reservations • International (yellow fever) vaccination card - must be obtained at least 10 days before the application date • Photocopy of residence or work permit for foreign passport holders • Criminal record document (You can get it with a barcode with your e-government password) • Company bank account statement (Last 3 months bank statement must have a balance of at least 1,144 USD). It must be submitted with the bank's circular of signature, stamped from the bank, and with a wet signature. For employees; • Job entry declaration • Salary slips (Last 3 months, must be stamped and signed) For company owners/partners; Company documents: If the applicant is an employee or company owner, he/she must submit the activity certificate, tax plate, signature circular, photocopies of the registry newspaper of the company he/she works for during the commercial visa application. Uganda visa application form: Uganda online e visa application form must be filled in completely using English characters. Uganda Consulate requests that visa application forms be filled completely and correctly. Application forms filled in your native language are not accepted by the consulate.

How long does it take to get a visa to Uganda?

Uganda E Visa applications are finalized within an average of 4-5 working days after the application day. Uganda Embassy in your country examines your documents after the application day and gives visa approval. Uganda tourist visa An invitation letter must be provided for touristic trips to Uganda. Applications without an invitation are not accepted for touristic trips to Uganda. The documents required for an Uganda tourist visa are as follows: • Uganda E Visa Application Form (must be filled online) • Invitation letter • Passport: Must be valid for 6 months from the return date of the trip • 2 biometric photographs (must be taken within the last 6 months, on a white background) • Copy of identity card • International vaccination certificate (Yellow fever vaccination card): Due to the danger of epidemic disease in the country, you must have a yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before your travel for Uganda visa applications. • Hotel reservation: You must add the reservation received from the hotel you will be staying in Uganda to your file. Your hotel reservation must be in line with the start and end date of your trip and must be confirmed. The confirmed reservation must be stamped and signed by the hotel staff. • Flight reservation: You must present your round-trip flight ticket to Uganda Uganda business visa Uganda business visa must be applied for travels planned to be carried out for commercial purposes. For Ugandan business visa applications, you must receive a business invitation letter from your business partner in Uganda. The invitation must be stamped and signed on the letterhead of the company in Uganda, and the applicant's purpose of travel, travel dates, and how the expenses will be met should be stated. A photocopy of the passport or ID of the company official who sent the invitation should also be attached. For Uganda business visa applications, the applicant's bank statement with a balance of at least 1,114 USD for the last 3 months must be submitted.

The documents required for Professional Status Visa

• Company letter (The petition written in English addressed to the Embassy should be prepared on the company's letterhead with a stamp and wet signature. The travel date ranges and the purpose of the trip should be stated) • Current dated company documents (Original or e-signed current activity certificate, trade registry newspaper, tax plate, photocopies of signature circular) • Personal Bank account statement (with a minimum balance of 801 USD, showing the last 3 months of activity, with stamp, wet signature, and a photocopy of the bank signature circular) Private Company Employees • Company letter (The petition written in English addressed to the Consulate must be prepared on the company's letterhead with a stamp and wet signature. The travel date ranges and the purpose of the trip must be stated) • Current dated company documents (Original or e-signed current activity certificate, registry newspaper, tax plate, photocopies of signature circular) • Salary slips (Last 3 months, wet signed and stamped) • Personal bank account statement (Up to date, last 3 months, with a balance of at least 801 USD, with stamp, wet signature, and signature circular) Diplomatic Visa • Work and Duty Certificate (The document obtained from the affiliated institution must be a wet signature, seal, or e-signed) • Official permit document (You can also obtain an e-signed document, which must be prepared with a stamp and wet signature. The travel date ranges must be specified in the permit letter) • Duty ID card copy (front and back) • Salary slips (Last 3 months, sealed, wet signed, or e-signed) • Personal bank account statement (with at least 801 USD balance, including the last 3 months' account activity, with stamp, wet signature, and bank signature circular) Retirees • Personal petition (The petition written in English addressed to the Consulate must be prepared with a wet signature. The travel date ranges and the purpose of the visit must be stated) • Personal bank statement (Your last 3 months’ bank statement showing that your pension is paid must have a balance of at least 801 USD. The document should be taken as a stamp, wet signature and submitted with a photocopy of the bank signature circular) Uganda Business Visa • Uganda business visa must be applied for travels planned to be carried out for commercial purposes. For Uganda business visa applications, you must receive a business invitation letter from your business partner in Uganda. • The invitation must be stamped and signed on the letterhead of the company in Uganda, and the applicant's purpose of travel, travel dates, and how the expenses will be met should be stated. A photocopy of the passport or ID of the company official who sent the invitation should also be attached. For Uganda business visa applications, the applicant's bank statement with a balance of at least 1144 USD for the last 3 months must be submitted.

Uganda Family Visit Visa

An Uganda family visit visa application must be made for trips to Uganda planned for the purpose of visiting family. For Uganda family visit visa applications, you should receive an invitation letter from your relative in Uganda. The invitation must be signed by your relative in Uganda, and the applicant's purpose of travel, travel dates, and how the expenses will be covered should be stated. A copy of the passport or ID of the person sending the invitation must also be attached. For Uganda family visit visa applications, a bank statement with a balance of at least 1144 USD for the last 3 months must be submitted.

Can I extend my visitor visa in Uganda?

Definitely yes! It is pretty simple, in order to extend your visa you need to access the website of Uganda Immigration Authorities and fill out the necessary information required. Next, you have to complete the form and attach the supporting materials and submit it. Your profile will be reviewed by the authorities and process the extension. Do not forget that you will have to pay a fee for this process.

How much is Uganda visa fee?

vary according to the type of visa applied for and its duration. Basic visitor visa to Uganda fee may start from 50 USD. Below you can see the fees of different types of visas; • 3 Months/Touristic 1 Entry $50 • 6-12 Months/Touristic Multiple entry E-Visa Entry $100 • 12-24 Months/Touristic Multiple entry E-Visa Entry $150 • 24-36 Months/Touristic Multiple entry E-Visa Entry $200 • Student visa for non-national of East African Cooperation $100 • 3 months/ Business visa Single entry $100 • 6 months/ Business visa Multiple entry $170 The list below mentions the countries/nationals in which visa is not required; Ireland, Antigua, Cyprus, Belize, Eritrea, Gambia, Fiji, Italy (diplomatic passport holders) Jamaica, Malta, Angola, Bahamas, Burundi, Malawi, Comoros, Grenada, Cuba ( diplomatic and service passport holders), Lesotho, Kenya, Barbados, Solomon Islands, Madagascar, Rwanda, Vanuatu, Tonga, Swaziland, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Zambia, Mauritius, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Seychelles, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe.