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Italy visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambkampala.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Uganda
Italy has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
Italy: visa decisions in Uganda
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,180 | 1,626 | 548 | 25.1% | 41.8% |
| 2024 | 2,469 | 1,954 | 503 | 20.4% | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 3,959 | 3,360 | 599 | 15.1% | 25.4% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Uganda (Kampala) received 3,959 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,360. The refusal rate was 15.1%. The refusal rate fell by 5.3 points from 20.4% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 60% compared with 2024 (2,469).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 36.8% of the applications lodged in Uganda that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Uganda.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Uganda, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Uganda
ItalyUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Italy
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Kampala, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Ugandan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Uganda
Uganda requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Italy?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Uganda?
The Italian embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda requires a visa from Italian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need a visa for Italy 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.