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Uganda visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian 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 Nigeria
Uganda has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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 Nigeria 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 Nigerian citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Uganda’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Kenya and Rwanda admit Nigerian citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Ugandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Uganda in Nigeria?
No. Uganda has no embassy in Nigeria.
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 Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Ugandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.