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Uganda visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian 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 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
Uganda’s e-Visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Russia
Uganda has no embassy or consulate in Russia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Russia
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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.
For a trip from Russia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Russian citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Russian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Russia
Russia requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Uganda in Russia?
No. Uganda has no embassy in Russia.
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 Russia?
Russia requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Russian citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Russian 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.