Saudi Arabia
Uganda
Uganda visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Uganda visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at riyadh.mofa.go.ug
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).
Ugandan missions in Saudi Arabia
Uganda has 1 mission in Saudi Arabia, with its embassy in Riyadh.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
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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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Saudi citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Saudi citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Saudi citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ugandan citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Saudi Arabia and Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Saudi citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Ugandan embassy in Saudi Arabia?
The Ugandan embassy in Saudi Arabia is in Riyadh.
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 Saudi Arabia?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Saudi citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Saudi 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.