Eritrea
Uganda
Uganda visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ugandan citizens travelling to Eritrea
UgandaEritrea Visa-free Eritrea 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.
Before travelling from Eritrea to Uganda, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Uganda
Eritrean citizens may stay in Uganda for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uganda.
Uganda’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Kenya and Rwanda admit Eritrean citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Eritrea
Ugandan citizens can enter Eritrea without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Eritrean citizens can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Uganda?
Eritrean citizens can stay in Uganda for up to 90 days.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Ugandan citizens can enter Eritrea without a visa.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
Yes, Eritrean citizens can enter Uganda without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.