Uganda
South Africa
South Africa visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Uganda
- High Commission of South Africa in Kampala
Nakasero Road 15A, Kampala
South Africa has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
South African citizens travelling to Uganda
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Travel advice for South Africa
- 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 South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Ugandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho admit Ugandan citizens visa-free.
South African citizens travelling to Uganda
Uganda requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Uganda and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South African embassy in Uganda?
The South African embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
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.