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In Uganda, visas fall to the National Citizenship and Immigration Control (NCIC). The pages consulted on 2026-09-17 describe an application made entirely online on the visa portal, followed by attendance at an immigration office or a border post for the capture of biometric data. They name in particular the single-entry Uganda tourist visa and the East African tourist visa, and state their fees in United States dollars.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
National Citizenship and Immigration Control (NCIC) — national citizenship and immigration control service of Uganda
Submission channel
Online portal visas.immigration.go.ug, then attendance at an immigration office or a border post for the capture of biometric data
Electronic visa
Yes: the pages consulted describe an application, an uploading of documents and a payment entirely online, followed by an approval letter sent by email
Portal language
English; the pages state that all documents must be written in English

Do you need a visa?

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

"Uganda Tourist Visa – single entry" — single-entry tourist visa
For a tourist trip, medical treatment or a family visit, according to the page. It may be granted for a period that may go up to three months. Official page (new tab)
"East African Tourist Visa" — East African tourist visa
Valid for Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda only, for multiple uses and for tourism purposes. The page states a validity of 90 days and prohibits taking up employment. Official page (new tab)
"Multiple-Entry Visa" — multiple-entry visa
Category named by the service's home page. Its conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
"Transit Visas" — transit visas
Category named by the service's home page. Its conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)
"Diplomatic and Official Visa" — diplomatic and official visa
Category named by the service's home page. Its conditions are not stated on the pages consulted. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The pages consulted on 2026-09-17 describe an application filed online on the visa portal of the immigration service, at the address visas.immigration.go.ug. There the applicant opens an account, fills in the form, uploads the documents and pays the fees.

After approval, the pages state that the applicant reports to an immigration office or a border post, with the documents, the receipts, the approval letter and their passport, so that their biometric data can be recorded. The service's home page also refers to separate portals for passports, work permits, citizenship and visa extension.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Log in to the visa portal and open a new application.
  2. Accept the terms and conditions displayed by the portal.
  3. Select the type of visa applied for.
  4. Fill in the application form.
  5. Upload the documents requested, written in English.
  6. Pay the corresponding fees.
  7. Receive the approval letter by email.
  8. Report to an immigration office or a border post with the documents, the receipts, the approval letter and the passport, for the capture of biometric data.

Documents mentioned by the authority

The pages state that all documents must be written in English. The exact list depends on the purpose of the stay; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: 50 United States dollars for the single-entry Uganda tourist visa and 100 United States dollars for the East African tourist visa. The pages state that visa fees are non-refundable and that payments are subject to bank charges.

The processing time is not stated on the portal consulted. The National Citizenship and Immigration Control decides.

After the decision

The tourist visa page states that the approval authorization ("Visa Approval Authorisation") is valid for 90 days from the day of approval: if the journey has not taken place within that time, a new application must be filed.

The East African tourist visa page states that it is valid for 90 days from its issue, that it is not renewable on expiry or on leaving the area covered, and that it does not authorize taking up employment. The service's home page refers to a separate portal for visa extension.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for Uganda to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a visa required to travel to Uganda?

It depends on nationality and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

Online, on the visa portal of the immigration service (visas.immigration.go.ug). After approval, the applicant reports to an immigration office or a border post for the capture of their biometric data.

Is there an electronic visa?

Yes. The pages consulted describe an application, an uploading of documents and a payment online, followed by an approval letter sent by email.

What is the East African tourist visa?

According to the page consulted, it is valid for Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda only, for multiple uses and for tourism purposes. Its validity is 90 days, it is not renewable and it does not authorize taking up employment.

What are the stated prices?

According to the portal consulted on 2026-09-17: 50 United States dollars for the single-entry tourist visa and 100 United States dollars for the East African tourist visa. The fees are non-refundable and bank charges are added to them.

What is the processing time?

Not stated on the portal consulted. The page states, on the other hand, that the approval authorization is valid for 90 days from the day of approval.

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

Prepare my case

This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.

  1. Describe your situation

    Nationality, residence, purpose and dates. The checker tells covered routes apart from situations that are still unknown.

  2. Check at the source

    Open the destination’s official source and compare it with your situation before starting a procedure.

  3. Track what is left to do

    Your space keeps your answers and your declared checklist. A complete checklist does not announce a favorable decision.

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The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.