Uganda
Australia
Australia visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Australia requires a visa from Ugandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dfat.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
Australia’s tourist visa costs A$250 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in Uganda
- Consulate General of Australia in Kampala
Kyadondo Road 40, Kampala
- Consulate of Australia in Kampala Today 08:45–16:30
All missions of Australia in Uganda
Australia has 2 missions in Uganda. Consulates: Kampala.
Australian citizens travelling to Uganda
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Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Uganda to Australia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Australia
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Ugandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to Uganda
Australian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Uganda and Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia requires a visa from Ugandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Australian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
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.