Uganda
Canada
Canada visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cic.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Uganda
All missions of Canada in Uganda
Canada has 2 missions in Uganda. Consulates: Kampala. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Kampala.
Canadian citizens travelling to Uganda
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Travel advice for Canada
- 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.
For a trip from Uganda to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Canada
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
In Uganda, applications go to Canada’s consulate in Kampala, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
The United States requires Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Uganda
Canadian citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Canadian citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.