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Uganda visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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).
Where to apply in Japan
Uganda has no embassy or consulate in Japan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Japan
UgandaJapan Visa required Japan 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 Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Japanese citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Japanese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Japanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Japan
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Uganda in Japan?
No. Uganda has no embassy in Japan.
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 Japan?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Can Japanese citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Japanese 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.