Uganda
Ireland
Ireland visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ireland requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ireland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dfa.ie
Which Ireland visa?
Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
- Fee
- €60
- Processing time
- Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Apply on AVATS – Automated Visa Application and Tracking System
Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Irish missions in Uganda
- Embassy of Ireland in Kampala
Yusuf Lule Road 25, Kampala
Ireland has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
Irish citizens travelling to Uganda
IrelandUganda Visa-free, 90 days Uganda visa for citizens of Ireland
Travel advice for Ireland
- 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 Ireland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Ireland
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Ireland 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 Irish embassy in Kampala, or to a visa centre acting for Ireland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ireland.
Ireland’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
The United Kingdom requires Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Irish citizens travelling to Uganda
Uganda admits Irish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Irish embassy in Uganda?
The Irish embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?
Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda admits Irish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Ireland visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.