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