Benin
Uganda
Uganda visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Uganda visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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
Uganda’s e-Visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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).
Where to apply in Benin
Uganda has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Benin
UgandaBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin 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.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to Uganda can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Beninese citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Beninese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Uganda’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Kenya and Rwanda admit Beninese citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Benin
No visa is needed by Ugandan citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Beninese citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Uganda in Benin?
No. Uganda has no embassy in Benin.
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 Benin?
No visa is needed by Ugandan citizens for Benin, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Beninese 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.