Uganda
Republic of Uganda
At a glance
Uganda visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Uganda depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Uganda, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Been to Uganda already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Uganda in →Do you need a visa for Uganda?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Uganda — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Uganda
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 40 countries can currently enter Uganda visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Uganda they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Uganda’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Uganda runs on 240V with plug types G. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Uganda uses a single socket type — one Type G adapter and you're set.
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Light & dark
Kampala swings from 12-hour winter days to 12 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:45.
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