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Uganda visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Uganda requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Uganda visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ugandahighcommission.com
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).
Ugandan missions in Canada
- High Commission of Uganda in Ottawa
Sparks Street 350, K1R 7S8 Ottawa
Today 09:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00
Uganda has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Canada
UgandaCanada Visa required Canada 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 Canada 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).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Uganda’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Rwanda admits Canadian citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Canada
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Ugandan embassy in Canada?
The Ugandan embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
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 Canada?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.