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Uganda
Uganda visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
Uganda requires a visa from New Zealand citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Uganda visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 New Zealand
Uganda has no embassy or consulate in New Zealand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ugandan citizens travelling to New Zealand
UgandaNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Uganda
How long New Zealand citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How New Zealand citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; New Zealand citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Uganda’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Rwanda admits New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to New Zealand
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda requires a visa from New Zealand citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Uganda in New Zealand?
No. Uganda has no embassy in New Zealand.
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 New Zealand?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; New Zealand citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.