Uganda
Russia
Russia visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at uganda.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Uganda
- Embassy of Russia in Kampala
Malcolm X Avenue, plot 28, Kampala
Russia has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
Russian citizens travelling to Uganda
RussiaUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Russia
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Kampala, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Uganda
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Russia?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Uganda?
The Russian embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.