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