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Visa Information
VISA AND WORK PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
WHO NEEDS A VISA?
Effective March 1, 1999 Government of Uganda introduced visa requirements
for all visitors entering Uganda except nationals of the following
countries.
EXEMPT COUNTRIES
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Ireland and Malaysia (on reciprocity basis) |
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East African Community citizens |
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Nationals of COMESA countries : Angola, Comoros,
Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe. |
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Nationals of Ireland and Malaysia need to have their passports
endorsed with a visa but at no charge, whereas the other exempt
nationals do not need visa endorsements at all. |
COUNTRIES THAT REQUIRE VISAS
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All foreign nationals, except the above, travelling
to Uganda should obtain visas from Uganda Diplomatic and Consular
Missions abroad before their travel. |
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Visas can also be obtained at ports of entry in cases where
foreign nationals cannot access a Uganda Diplomatic and Consular
Mission abroad. |
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Holders of Official, Service, and Diplomatic
Passports receive visas free of charge i.e. gratis visas. |
VISA FEES
At present the following fees are being charged:
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Student visa - ( 1-3 months) |
US$20 |
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Single entry visa - ( 1-3 months) |
US$30 |
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Transit visa - (24-48 hrs) |
US$15 |
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Multiple entry visa - ( 6 months) |
US$80 |
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Multiple entry visa - (12 months) |
US$160 |
TYPES OF VISAS
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Tourist/Holiday |
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Business |
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Official/Diplomatic |
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PROCEDURE FOR VISA APPLICATION
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The Mission operates a same day service for
all visa applications. |
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Applications can be submitted
between 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
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For approved applications, visas are issued
on the same day. |
REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA APPLICATION
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All applicants’ passports must be valid
for at least six months from the date of application. |
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Applicants must complete one
visa application form and attach one passport-size photograph. |
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Official, Service, and Diplomatic passport
holders should provide a Diplomatic or Official Note stating
the purpose of the visit. |
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The applicant’s passport must have a valid Immigration
Entry endorsement in country of application i.e. Kenya (or
re-entry permit if one is a resident). |
Click Here To Download
a Visa Application Form
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