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Bhutan visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bhutan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bhutan visa?
Tourist e-visa with Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days from the date of entry
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Reviewed within five working days of a complete application
For the tourist visa, Bhutan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on immi.gov.bt. Processing time, as Bhutan states it: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days from the date of entry.
Where to apply in Uganda
Bhutan has no embassy or consulate in Uganda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Uganda
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Travel advice for Bhutan
- 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.
Ugandan citizens planning a trip to Bhutan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Bhutan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bhutan (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bhutan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Bhutan 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 Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; Ugandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
China requires Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to Uganda
Bhutanese citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Uganda and Bhutan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in Uganda?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in Uganda.
How much does the Bhutan tourist visa cost?
Bhutan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application.
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Bhutanese citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan.
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.