Burkina Faso
Uganda
Uganda visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Uganda visa guide
Checked 7 November 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
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).
Where to apply in Burkina Faso
Uganda has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
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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.
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Uganda
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Burkina Faso carry the approval when they travel.
Uganda’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
Kenya and Rwanda admit citizens of Burkina Faso visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Ugandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Burkina Faso and Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Uganda?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Uganda in Burkina Faso?
No. Uganda has no embassy in Burkina Faso.
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 Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso requires a visa from Ugandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Uganda visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso need an e-Visa for Uganda.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.