Guide for Requirements to Lodge Application Forms, Filling and Process in 2024 Uganda
Uganda welcome total 39 countries visa free or visa on arrival and about million tourist visit every year.
- Step 1 of 4: Select the type of application
- Step 2 of 4: Fill the form
- Step 3 of 4: Add documents
- Step 4 of 4: Check the provided data before
Visa is an authorized document stamped on a passport that permits the holder to travel to, stay within, and leave the territories of a foreign land. The government of a country authorizes a visa to its visitors, expressing that the visitor has permission to enter and stay for a certain time and also leave its territory when the purpose is fulfilled. A visa is only issued when the visitor successfully convinces the government that he is completely eligible and meets all the demands placed by the government. The Ugandan government permits citizens from almost every country to issue a visa for its land.
There are several ways one can obtain a visa for Uganda. There are Visa on arrival, Visa from the Embassy of Uganda, and e-Visa or electronic visa. The opportunity of E-Visa or an online visa application has started from 1st of July, 2016 in Uganda. The e-Visa requirements and process are discussed below.
To issue an e-visa one must first select the type of visa required for his visit to Uganda. The most requested visa of Uganda are :
- Tourist Visa
- Uganda Transit Visa
- East Africa Visa
Tourist Visa: Travellers wishing to visit Uganda for the sole reason of tourism and sightseeing required a tourist visa. This visa can be obtained online or upon arrival. The validity of the Uganda Tourist Visa is 90 days from the date of issue. This visa permits single, double, and multiple entries to Uganda.
Uganda Transit Visa: Transit visas are issued to nonimmigrant visitors of Uganda wishing to transit to a different country from Uganda airport. The validity of this visa is 2 days. One must apply for a transit visa prior to the landing on Uganda soil.
East Africa Visa: The East Africa Tourist Visa is issued to applicants wishing to visit the lands of Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda simultaneously. The applicant can enter multiple times in these three countries during the validation duration of the visa. The visa will expire automatically if the applicant leaves the territories of these three countries combined.
After selecting the type of visa you would require for the purpose of your visit to Uganda you would need to enter the website of the Ugandan Government to find the online application form of e-Visa. The validity of the passport must exceed at least six months for the application of a visa for Uganda. The process of filling up the form is explained below.
Welcome to Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System
Visiting the Pearl of Africa for business or Pleasure has never been easier.
Home to the source of the world's longest river (river Nile), the world's remaining Mountain Gorillas, vast and diverse natural wild life reserves; Blessed with tropical, all year round summer weather, a diverse cultural heritage of over 50 local tribes, snow caped mountains, natural water rafting spots, vibrant night life. A wealth of unexploited natural resources and a young educated population.
Choose Uganda as your next holiday destination and experience true African hospitality.
Disclaimer
Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System
The Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System performs checks against law enforcement databases. All travelers seeking admission to Uganda are required to obtain a Visa using this system prior to being granted boarding.
If your visa or permit application is approved, it establishes that you are eligible for the approved visa or permit, but does not establish that your application is definitely approved.
Upon arrival to Uganda (at the selected point of entry) or to the Immigration Office Headquarters, you will be inspected by an Immigration Officer who may determine if your application is finally approved. All information provided by you, or on your behalf by a designated third party, must be true and correct. A visa or permit application approval may be revoked at any time and for any reason, such as new information influencing eligibility. You may be subject to administrative or criminal penalties if you knowingly and willfully make a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in an electronic visa or permit application submitted by you or on your behalf.
Please indicate you have read and understand the information provided above.
Apply Online
There are only four steps you would need to follow to fill up the form completely. Please make sure to avoid making mistakes or providing invalid information while filling up the form. Such action will result in delay and cancellation of the applied visa.
STEP 1
Application type
Step 1 of 4: Select the type of application
Required fields are indicated by a red asterisk *
Please select the type of visa permit that best suits your purpose of traveling.
Visa or permit type : CITIZENSHIP
VISA
Entry Permit
Certificate Of Residence
Student Pass
Dependant Pass
Special pass
Please select the category on which your visa falls.
Category : Select a visa or permit type first
If the category is not specified to the point, please provide a subcategory of your visa.
Subcategory : Select a category first
Please enter and/or attach all the necessary documents regarding your visa approval.
Supporting documents
Be aware, that depending on the purpose of visit selected in the next step, different mandatory documents can be requested.
Below you can find in brackets the purpose of visit for each document.
Supported formats are : PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP
Minimum file size is 5 KB. Maximum file size is 250 KB
- Passport copy (bio-data page) (All)
- Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever) (All)
- Recent Passport-size Photograph (All)
Please pay the application fee online before continuing with the visa application.
Application Fee USD 50
Payment must be done before processing the application.This payment MUST be done online. The application will not be processed until the payment is done. Please note that online payments are Non-Refundable and may be subjected to a surcharge fee.
Please read the instructions provided with the form and fulfill step 2. You must be careful to provide the information exactly as you provided on your passport. In the scenario of mismatched information, your visa application will be canceled or revoked.
STEP 2
Fill the form
Step 2 of 4: Fill the form
Please provide all responses in English and in capital letters.
Required fields are indicated by a red asterisk *
Group data
Do you want to associate this Visa to a group? If so:
Create
Do you want to associate this Visa to a group? If so: Group options
Create a new group
Use a existing group
Personal data
Please enter our personal name in the box
Given names : First name
Please enter your family name in the box
Surname : Last name
Enter the date of your birth as provided on your passport
Date of Birth : Date of birth
DD-MM-YYYY
Please select your gender
Gender: Choose from list
Female
Male
Marital status : Enter your current marital status
Divorced
Married
Other
Separated
Single
Widowed
Current nationality : If your country is not listed please check and verify that you need the visa or permit requested
Do you have dual nationality? YES NO
if yes, please state country : If your country is not listed please check and verify that you need the visa or permit requested
Former nationality (if applicable) : Choose the country of nationality in the list
Place of Birth (City, State/Province) : Place of birth
Country of Birth : Place of birth
Immigration status in country of residence : Enter your current immigration status
Citizen
Other
Student
Tourist
Work
Country of residence : Country of your current residence
City of residence : City of your current residence
Current residential address : Address of your current residence
Phone number : Enter your phone number
Email : Email address that will be used for the notifications
Confirm email : As appears in the passport
Date of issue : Must be selected in accordance with the passport
Date of expiry : Must be selected in accordance with the passport
Previous passports (if any) : Enter the most recent passport number
Do you have children endorsed on your passport accompanying you? YES NO
Other data
Address in Uganda (person, organization, hotel, travel agency…): Name and telephone number of your host (person, company, hotel...)
Travel history : List of the last five countries (or less) you visited or NONE if no countries were visited
Purpose of visit : Choose from list
Conference
Family visit
Medical
Other
Returning Citizen
Returning Resident
Tourism
Transit
Date of arrival : Enter the arrival date
Point of entry or where you want to have your visa personalised : You should go to the selected point to have your visa sticker printed and have your fingerprints captured
Enter the duration of stay requested. It shall be within 7 day/s and 3 month/s
Duration of stay requested : Specify period in days, months or years
Specify period in days, months or years : Specify unit of the period requested
Days
Months
Years
Have you been denied a Visa before? YES NO
Have you been deported before? YES NO
Have you been convicted in any country? YES NO
Are there any criminal proceedings against you? YES NO
Are you suffering from any mental illness? YES NO
I confirm that all information provided in this form is accurate and valid
Validation
The question is to prevent spam attacks
Step 3 of 4: Add documents
Supported formats are : PDF, JPEG, PNG, BMP
Minimum file size is 5 KB. Maximum file size is 250 KB
Passport copy (bio-data page)
This file is required to complete the process.
Choose File
Recent Passport-size Photograph
This file is required to complete the process.
Choose File
Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
This file is required to complete the process.
ADD NEW DOCUMENT
Step 4 of 4:
Please check the provided data before submitting the application
Application data
Application
Visa or permit type
Category
Subcategory
Personal data
Given names
Surname
Current nationality
Former nationality (if applicable)
Date of Birth
Country of Birth
Country of residence
City of residence
Current residential address
Place of Birth (City, State/Province)
Marital status
Immigration status in country of residence
Phone number
Passport data
Passport number
Passport type
Issuing country
Place of issue
Date of issue
Date of expiry
Visa Info
Date of arrival
Purpose of visit
Point of entry or where you want to have your visa personalised
Have you been denied a Visa before?
Have you been deported before?
Have you been convicted in any country?
Are there any criminal proceedings against you?
Are you suffering from any mental illness?
Duration of stay requested
Specify period in days, months or years
Address in Uganda (person, organization, hotel, travel agency…)
Travel history
Attached Documents
- Passport copy (bio-data page)
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
Please check the provided data before submitting the application
Please note your application ID for further reference
209847800
In order to complete the payment process, you have to fill out all next fields
Payments Mode
Choose…
Application Fee USD 50
Payment must be done before processing the application.This payment MUST be done using the payment slip that will be sent to the email provided once the submission process is completed.
Hopefully, the guide answered all your questions and eased your difficulties on applying for an e-Visa online for Uganda. Enjoy your journey!
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