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Uganda visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Uganda requires a visa from Iranian 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 visituganda.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
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 Iran
- Embassy of Uganda in Tehran
طاهری 59, Tehran
Uganda has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Iran
UgandaIran Visa on arrival Iran 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.
Iranian citizens 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 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Iranian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Iran
Iran issues Ugandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda requires a visa from Iranian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Ugandan embassy in Iran?
The Ugandan embassy in Iran is in Tehran.
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 Iran?
Iran issues Ugandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Iranian citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.