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Uganda visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Uganda visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ugandahighcommission.co.uk
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
For the e-Visa, Uganda’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on 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).
Ugandan missions in the United Kingdom
- High Commission of Uganda in London
Trafalgar Square 58-59, WC2N 5DX London
- Honorary Consulate of Uganda in Leicester
6 Heythrop Close, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4SL
All missions of Uganda in the United Kingdom
Uganda has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Leicester.
Ugandan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
UgandaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Uganda
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.
For a trip from the United Kingdom to Uganda, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Uganda
How long British citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Uganda’s neighbours for British citizens
Rwanda admits British citizens visa-free.
Ugandan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Uganda?
British citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Ugandan embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Ugandan embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
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 Kingdom?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; British 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.