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Uganda visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French 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 · Confirm at paris.mofa.go.ug
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 France
- Embassy of Uganda in Paris
13 avenue Raymond Poincaré, 75016 Paris
Uganda has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
Ugandan citizens travelling to France
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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 France 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Uganda
How long French citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; French citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Uganda’s neighbours for French citizens
Rwanda admits French citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to France
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Uganda?
French citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Ugandan embassy in France?
The Ugandan embassy in France is in Paris.
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 France?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Can French citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; French 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.