Visa Application – Regional Industrialization Conference

Uganda requires a visa from international travellers, unless they are citizens of select exempted countries.

Most travellers require a visa to enter Uganda. If you require a visa to enter Uganda, we recommend that you apply via Uganda’s online visa service at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/

Uganda Visa on Arrival

Visas may be issued at the point of entry on arrival in Uganda; check with your local Embassy or Consulate of Uganda for further details.

More details at https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes

Uganda Visa from Diplomatic Missions

Foreign Nationals wishing to obtain a Ugandan Visa may submit their applications to Ugandan Diplomatic Missions of their country of residence for processing.

More details at https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes

List of countries exempt from Ugandan visas

The following countries do not need a visa to enter Uganda: Angola, Antigua/Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, the Grenadines, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tonga, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Typical Passport Requirements

Most countries in Africa require a passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of travel and between 2 and 6 consecutive blank pages. Please verify the exact requirements prior

General Documents required for obtaining a Uganda visa

Travellers to Uganda can submit an online visa application through the country’s government website and pick up their visa on arrival. For a single-entry business (conference/meeting) visa, you will need these documents:

Copy of passport’s bio-data page
Letter of invitation with a clear address
Recent passport-size photograph taken in the last 6 months
Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Steps for VISA Application

A guide on how to apply, renew or replace any immigration facility.

Step 1: Log in to the Immigration Portal and select start new application

Step 2: Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.

Step 3: Select the visa or permit type, category and subcategory

Step 4: Complete the application form

Step 5: Upload the required documents; a six-digit application ID, e.g., (234790123) is automatically generated as the reference number

Step 6: Make payment for applications that require prepayment.

Step 7: Upon approval, for applications that don’t require top up payment, an approval letter will be generated and emailed to the applicant on the home page

Step 8: Upon approval, make a top-up payment for applications that require a top-up payment. After payment, an approval letter is generated and emailed to the client

Step 9: Report to the immigration office/ border for biometric capture with all documents uploaded, payment receipts, approval letter and passport

Renewal

The initial period granted at entry may be extended for another 60 days in 2 intervals. This can be done online or manually at the Headquarters and the Regional Immigration offices

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