Uganda · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Uganda?

Entry rules for Uganda by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uganda), checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 40 countries and territories can visit Uganda without a visa. Everyone else, 158 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 40
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 158
Visa required: 0

About 7.5 bn people (93% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Uganda: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Ministry of…Report a change

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Uganda entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa-free	Not stated	40	DR Congo, Tanzania, Kenya, Malaysia	Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Ministry of…
eVisa	Not stated	158	India, China, United States, Indonesia	Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Ministry of…

Visa-free: DR Congo, Tanzania, Kenya and 37 more

40 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uganda), checked 31 Oct 2026NATIONALS FROM THE COUNTRIES/REGIONS LISTED BELOW WITH WHOM UGANDA HAS VISA ABOLITION AGREEMENTS DO NOT REQUIRE VISA TO TRAVEL TO UGANDA.

eVisa: India, China, the US and 155 more

158 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uganda), checked 31 Oct 2026this is a single entry visa and can be granted up to 3 months. [...] Where to apply: the visas are available online through the Immigration portal .

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, visas.immigration.go.ug. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?

It depends on your passport: 40 nationalities are visa-free and 158 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Uganda?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uganda), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Uganda?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uganda), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for an Uganda visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 158 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at visas.immigration.go.ug.

Sources and changes

Visa exempt countries (NCIC)immigration.go.ug · checked 31 Oct 2026
Uganda Tourist Visa, single entry (NCIC)immigration.go.ug · checked 31 Oct 2026
Uganda e-Visa (official portal)visas.immigration.go.ug · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uganda). No change since.

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