INTRODUCING UGANDA'S ONLINE VISA APPLICATION
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Government of Uganda has introduced the online visa application system with effect from 01 July 2016.
All persons intending to come to Uganda for holiday, tourism, business, study, visit, medical are required to apply and obtain a visa online. Applications should be filled at the following link: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/.
The decision taken on the application will be sent electronically through the email provided by the applicant. If approved, an approval letter will be sent as an attachment to the email provided. Print it out and present it together with a valid passport / travel document at the port of entry.
Information about documents required in the online visa application is found here: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/help/visa
Applicable Types of Visa
- Multiple-Entry
- Diplomatic and Official
- Ordinary
- East Africa Tourist Visa (multiple entry valid for 90 days to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda)
- Transit
Through the month of July 2016, it will still be possible to get visas on arrival. However, the traveler will have to go through the electronic application process (as above) at the port of entry. This will only apply in the month of July 2016, after which all visa applications shall be online.
For more information contact:
Uganda Tourism Board | Plot 42 Windsor Crescent, Kololo | P.O. Box 7211 Kampala, Uganda | Tel: +256 (0) 414 342 196/7 | Mob: 0772 403 330 |
Email: info@utb.go.ug | Web: www.visituganda.com | Facebook: facebook.com/tourismuganda | Twitter: @visit_Uganda
OR:
Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control | Plot 75 Jinja Road | P. O. Box 7165 / 7191 Kampala - Uganda | Tel: + 256 414 595 945 | Fax: +256 414 348 707 | Web: www.immigration.go.ug