Uganda
United States
United States visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ug.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Uganda
- Embassy of the United States in Kampala
Ggaba Road 1577, Kampala
The United States has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
US visas issued to citizens of Uganda
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 6,502 | 5,047 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,139 | 923 |
| Exchange (J) | 416 | 294 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 295 | 448 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 390 | 401 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 740 | 613 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 201 | 151 |
| Total | 9,683 | 7,877 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 47.3% | 57.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 7,877 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Uganda, the 92nd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 64%, student visas 12% and diplomatic and official visas 8%. That is 19% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (9,683).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Uganda received 1,149, 70% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 57.6% for citizens of Uganda in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 47.3%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Uganda anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Uganda.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Uganda
United StatesUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in the United States
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Kampala, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Canada and Mexico require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Uganda
US citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Uganda?
The US embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Uganda?
US citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United States 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.