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Uganda visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Uganda visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ugandahighcommissionaustralia.org
Which Uganda visa?
Uganda e-Visa and online permit system (visas.immigration.go.ug)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on the visa: up to 3 months (single entry), 90 days (East African Tourist Visa), 7 days (transit)
- Fee
- US$50
For the e-Visa, Uganda’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on visas.immigration.go.ug. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on the visa: up to 3 months (single entry), 90 days (East African Tourist Visa), 7 days (transit).
Ugandan missions in Australia
- High Commission of Uganda in Canberra
11 Ngunnawal Drive, O'Malley ACT 2605, Canberra
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- Honorary Consulate of Uganda in Sydney
21 Gipps Street, Bronte NSW 2024, Sydney
All missions of Uganda in Australia
Uganda has 3 missions in Australia, with its embassy in Canberra. Consulates: Sydney. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Sydney.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Australia
UgandaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Uganda
Travel advice for Uganda
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to Uganda, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Uganda at Level 4, do not travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uganda (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Australian citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Australian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Australian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Uganda’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Rwanda admits Australian citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Australia
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Australian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Ugandan embassy in Australia?
The Ugandan embassy in Australia is in Canberra; there is also a consulate in Sydney.
How much does the Uganda e-Visa cost?
Uganda’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the e-Visa.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Australian citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.