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Uganda visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
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 Ethiopia
Uganda has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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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.
For a trip from Ethiopia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Uganda’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Kenya and Rwanda admit Ethiopian citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ugandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Ugandan embassy in Ethiopia?
The Ugandan embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
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 Ethiopia?
Ugandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.