What documents does a United States citizen need for a Uganda visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned entry date, with at least one blank page. Completed online e-Visa application at visas.immigration.go.ug. Digital passport-style photo (JPEG, plain background) uploaded with the application. Scanned copy of your passport bio page. Proof of yellow fever vaccination (International Certificate of Vaccination) — mandatory for entry into Uganda. Return or onward flight ticket and proof of accommodation. Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay. No in-person biometrics for the e-Visa, but fingerprints and photo are captured on arrival at the airport.

What types of visas can United States citizens get for Uganda?

- Single-entry tourist e-Visa: up to 90 days, single entry, fee around USD 50. - East Africa Tourist Visa: covers Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda on one e-Visa, multiple entries among the three countries, up to 90 days, fee around USD 100 — must be first entered through one of the three issuing countries. - Business e-Visa: up to 90 days, single entry, fee around USD 50, requires an invitation letter from the hosting Ugandan company. - Transit visa: for short stopovers, up to 7 days, lower fee, applied for the same way online.

How do United States citizens apply for a Uganda visa?

- Create an account and complete the application at visas.immigration.go.ug, Uganda's official e-Visa/e-permit portal. - Upload your passport bio page scan, digital photo, yellow fever certificate, and travel details (flights, accommodation). - Pay the visa fee online by credit/debit card in USD through the portal's payment gateway. - Approval is typically emailed as a PDF within 3–7 business days; print it and carry it with your passport. - On arrival at Entebbe International Airport (or a land border), present the printed e-Visa approval, passport, and yellow fever certificate; biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are captured at the border.

How much does a Uganda visa cost for United States citizens?

Single-entry tourist/business e-Visa fee: approximately USD 50, paid online. East Africa Tourist Visa fee: approximately USD 100, paid online, covering Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda. Standard processing time: 3–7 business days, though it can occasionally take up to 2 weeks during high-demand periods. No official expedited/priority option is published — apply well ahead of travel to avoid delays. No separate service fee beyond the visa cost, since applications go directly through the government portal.

What should United States citizens know before traveling to Uganda?

- Apply at least 2–3 weeks before travel to leave room for processing delays or requests for additional documents. - Get your yellow fever vaccination well in advance (at least 10 days before travel for the certificate to be valid) — missing this is one of the most common reasons US travelers are denied boarding or entry. - If visiting Kenya or Rwanda on the same trip, the East Africa Tourist Visa is usually cheaper and simpler than three separate e-Visas, but you must enter through one of the three countries first. - Double-check that your uploaded photo and passport scan are clear and meet the portal's specifications — poor-quality uploads are a frequent cause of delay or rejection. - Keep a printed copy of your e-Visa approval; relying on a phone screenshot alone can cause problems if you have connectivity issues at the border.

Uganda Visa for United States Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

US citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda — apply online at visas.immigration.go.ug for a single-entry tourist e-Visa (about USD 50) or the East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covering Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda, with approval typically in 3–7 business days.

Guide last updated October 3, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned entry date, with at least one blank page.
Completed online e-Visa application at visas.immigration.go.ug.
Digital passport-style photo (JPEG, plain background) uploaded with the application.
Scanned copy of your passport bio page.
Proof of yellow fever vaccination (International Certificate of Vaccination) — mandatory for entry into Uganda.
Return or onward flight ticket and proof of accommodation.
Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
No in-person biometrics for the e-Visa, but fingerprints and photo are captured on arrival at the airport.

Visa types

Single-entry tourist e-Visa: up to 90 days, single entry, fee around USD 50.
East Africa Tourist Visa: covers Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda on one e-Visa, multiple entries among the three countries, up to 90 days, fee around USD 100 — must be first entered through one of the three issuing countries.
Business e-Visa: up to 90 days, single entry, fee around USD 50, requires an invitation letter from the hosting Ugandan company.
Transit visa: for short stopovers, up to 7 days, lower fee, applied for the same way online.

How to apply online

Create an account and complete the application at visas.immigration.go.ug, Uganda's official e-Visa/e-permit portal.
Upload your passport bio page scan, digital photo, yellow fever certificate, and travel details (flights, accommodation).
Pay the visa fee online by credit/debit card in USD through the portal's payment gateway.
Approval is typically emailed as a PDF within 3–7 business days; print it and carry it with your passport.
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport (or a land border), present the printed e-Visa approval, passport, and yellow fever certificate; biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are captured at the border.

Fees & processing time

Single-entry tourist/business e-Visa fee: approximately USD 50, paid online.
East Africa Tourist Visa fee: approximately USD 100, paid online, covering Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda.
Standard processing time: 3–7 business days, though it can occasionally take up to 2 weeks during high-demand periods.
No official expedited/priority option is published — apply well ahead of travel to avoid delays.
No separate service fee beyond the visa cost, since applications go directly through the government portal.

Tips for United States travelers

Apply at least 2–3 weeks before travel to leave room for processing delays or requests for additional documents.
Get your yellow fever vaccination well in advance (at least 10 days before travel for the certificate to be valid) — missing this is one of the most common reasons US travelers are denied boarding or entry.
If visiting Kenya or Rwanda on the same trip, the East Africa Tourist Visa is usually cheaper and simpler than three separate e-Visas, but you must enter through one of the three countries first.
Double-check that your uploaded photo and passport scan are clear and meet the portal's specifications — poor-quality uploads are a frequent cause of delay or rejection.
Keep a printed copy of your e-Visa approval; relying on a phone screenshot alone can cause problems if you have connectivity issues at the border.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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