Uganda
Egypt
Egypt visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.eg
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Uganda
Egypt has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Uganda
EgyptUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Egypt can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Egypt 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 the Egyptian embassy in Kampala, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Sudan and Palestine require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Uganda
Uganda requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Uganda?
The Egyptian embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda requires a visa from Egyptian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.