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Uganda
Uganda visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Uganda requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Uganda visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ugandaembassy.com
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).
Ugandan missions in the United States
Uganda has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Ugandan citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
US 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 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uganda (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Uganda
How long US citizens may stay in Uganda is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Uganda is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Ugandan citizens travelling to the United States
Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Ugandan embassy in the United States?
The Ugandan embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 States?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Can US citizens enter Uganda visa-free?
No; US citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.