United Arab Emirates
Uganda
Uganda visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Uganda visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Uganda visa?
Uganda e-Visa and online permit system (visas.immigration.go.ug)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on the visa: up to 3 months (single entry), 90 days (East African Tourist Visa), 7 days (transit)
- Fee
- US$50
Uganda’s e-Visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.immigration.go.ug. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on the visa: up to 3 months (single entry), 90 days (East African Tourist Visa), 7 days (transit).
Where to apply in United Arab Emirates
Uganda has no embassy or consulate in United Arab Emirates on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Ugandan citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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Travel advice for Uganda
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- 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.
Emirati citizens planning a trip to Uganda can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Uganda at Level 4, do not travel (updated 3 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uganda (updated 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in Uganda
How long Emirati citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Emirati citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; Emirati citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ugandan citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Uganda.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Emirati citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Uganda in the United Arab Emirates?
No. Uganda has no embassy in the United Arab Emirates.
How much does the Uganda e-Visa cost?
Uganda’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the e-Visa.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Can Emirati citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda.
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.