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Uganda visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Kenyan citizens for Uganda, for stays of 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 Kenya
UgandaKenya Visa-free, 180 days Kenya 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.
For a trip from Kenya 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in Uganda
Kenyan citizens may stay in Uganda for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Uganda.
Uganda’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Tanzania, South Sudan and Rwanda admit Kenyan citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Kenya
Kenya admits Ugandan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Kenya and Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Uganda?
No visa is needed by Kenyan citizens for Uganda, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Uganda?
Kenyan citizens can stay in Uganda for up to 90 days.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Kenya admits Ugandan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
Yes, Kenyan 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.