How to get a Uganda tourist visa: Uganda tourist visa online.

A Uganda tourist visa can be obtained online by application from your native country.

How to book a trip to Uganda. 5 simple steps

Select your destinations

Choose from a wide range of national parks, cultural centres, and tourism hotspots in the country.

Choose a tour operator

At discover gorillas.com, we shall design tailor-made itineraries that perfect fit your demands. we shall provide all the guidance and information you need before and during your safari.

Apply and obtain the required permits

Apply for your tourist visa via the ministry of internal affairs.

Make your hotel bookings

we shall help you make bookings with the best hotels that resonate with your itinerary.

Get ready for your safari

whether for a hike, a trek or game drives, make your final physical and mental preparations. Buy your favourite safari attire and here are our recommendations.

Uganda visa requirements

• A valid passport valid for more than 6 months
• Tour plan / travel itinerary
• Travel itinerary
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Yellow fever Vaccination certificate
• Hotel bookings or reservation
• Letter of invitation from host (if on a family visit)

Uganda visa application process.

• Log into the immigration portal and start application.
• Choose the visa type and category.
• Fill and complete the application form
• Upload the required documents
• Make the necessary documents
• You will receive an approval letter
• Pick your visa at the airport

Visa fees: How much is a Uganda visa.

A tourist visa costs USD 50 before bank charges.

Uganda visa validity

3 months (90 days). 

A Uganda tourist visa is valid for 3 months from the date of approval and after that; the applicant is required to re-apply or make a new application

how long does it take to get a Uganda visa?

After application, a Uganda tourist visa can take around 5 days.

Uganda visa single entry

A single entry visa allows entry of one person into the country.

Uganda visa multiple entry.

A multiple entry visa allows entry for more than one individual into the country.

A multiple entry tourist visa allows entry for a couple, family of group into the country.

Uganda tourist visa extension

Upon expiry, a short term visa in Uganda can be renewed by a fresh application either online of physically at ministry of internal affairs headquarters