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Uganda visa for Lao citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa

Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

Apply on Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System

All visa types for Uganda

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 Laos

Uganda has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Ugandan citizens travelling to Laos

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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.

Before travelling from Laos 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 Lao citizens can stay in Uganda

How long Lao citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Lao citizens apply

The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Lao citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Uganda’s neighbours for Lao citizens

Rwanda admits Lao citizens visa-free.

Ugandan citizens travelling to Laos

Ugandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Uganda?

Lao citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.

Is there an embassy of Uganda in Laos?

No. Uganda has no embassy in Laos.

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 Laos?

Ugandan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Lao citizens enter Uganda visa-free?

No; Lao 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.