Uganda visa exemption & requirements
As of 2024, regular passport holders from 33 countries visiting Uganda for tourism purposes
including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus, Eritrea and Fiji Do Not require a visa and will be granted permission for short-term stay on arrival.
Uganda
Visa Required
Visa Not Required
E-visa
Visa On Arrival
Uganda visa exempt countries
To enter Uganda for a short term visit, citizens of the following countries are able to travel in Uganda without a visa:
- Angola (3 months)
- Antigua and Barbuda (90 days)
- Bahamas (3 months)
- Barbados (3 months)
- Belize (3 months)
- Burundi (3 months)
- Comoros (3 months)
- Cyprus (3 months)
- Eritrea (3 months)
- Fiji (3 months)
- Gambia (3 months)
- Ghana (3 months)
- Grenada (3 months)
- Jamaica (3 months)
- Kenya (3 months)
- Lesotho (3 months)
- Madagascar (3 month)
- Malawi (3 months)
- Malta (3 months)
- Mauritius (3 months)
- Rwanda (3 months)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3 months)
- Seychelles (3 months)
- Sierra Leone (3 months)
- Singapore (3 months)
- Solomon Islands (3 months)
- Eswatini (3 months)
- Tanzania (3 months)
- Tonga (3 months)
- Vanuatu (3 months)
- Zambia (3 months)
- Zimbabwe (3 months)
Africa
Nationals from 19 countries in Africa are exempt from Uganda visa, while those from 35 other countrie(s) will require a valid entry visa.
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | E-visa Eligibility | Visa on arrival Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Angola | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Benin | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Botswana | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Burkina Faso | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Burundi | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Cameroon | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Cape Verde | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Central African Republic | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Chad | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Comoros | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Djibouti | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Egypt | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Equatorial Guinea | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Eritrea | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Ethiopia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Gabon | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Gambia | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Ghana | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Guinea | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Kenya | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Lesotho | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Liberia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Libya | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Madagascar | Visa not required | 3 month | No | No | |
| Malawi | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Mali | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Mauritania | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Mauritius | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Morocco | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Mozambique | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Namibia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Niger | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Nigeria | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Rwanda | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | Visa required | No | No | ||
| Senegal | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Seychelles | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Sierra Leone | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Somalia | Visa required | No | No | ||
| South Africa | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Sudan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Eswatini | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Tanzania | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Togo | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Tunisia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Zambia | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Zimbabwe | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Republic of the Congo | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Guinea-Bissau | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| South Sudan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes |
Asia
Nationals from 1 countries in Asia are exempt from Uganda visa, while those from 31 other countrie(s) will require a valid entry visa.
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | E-visa Eligibility | Visa on arrival Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Armenia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Azerbaijan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Bangladesh | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Bhutan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Brunei | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Cambodia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| China | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Timor-Leste | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Georgia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| India | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Indonesia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Japan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Kazakhstan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Laos | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Malaysia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Maldives | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Mongolia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Myanmar | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Nepal | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| North Korea | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Pakistan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Philippines | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Singapore | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| South Korea | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Sri Lanka | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Tajikistan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Thailand | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Turkmenistan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Uzbekistan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Vietnam | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes |
Central America and Caribbean
Nationals from 7 countries in Central America and Caribbean are exempt from Uganda visa, while those from 13 other countrie(s) will require a valid entry visa.
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | E-visa Eligibility | Visa on arrival Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | Visa not required | 90 days | No | No | |
| Bahamas | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Barbados | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Belize | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Costa Rica | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Cuba | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Dominica | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Dominican Republic | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| El Salvador | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Grenada | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Guatemala | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Haiti | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Honduras | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Jamaica | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Nicaragua | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Panama | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Saint Lucia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes |
Europe
Nationals from 2 countries in Europe are exempt from Uganda visa, while those from 44 other countrie(s) will require a valid entry visa.
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | E-visa Eligibility | Visa on arrival Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Andorra | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Austria | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Belarus | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Belgium | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Bulgaria | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Croatia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Cyprus | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Czech Republic | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Denmark | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Estonia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Finland | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| France | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Germany | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Greece | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Hungary | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Iceland | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Ireland | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Italy | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Latvia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Liechtenstein | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Lithuania | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Luxembourg | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Macedonia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Malta | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Moldova | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Monaco | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Montenegro | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Netherlands | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Norway | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Poland | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Portugal | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Romania | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Russia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| San Marino | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Serbia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Slovakia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Slovenia | Visa required | No | No | ||
| Spain | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Sweden | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Switzerland | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Turkey | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Ukraine | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| United Kingdom | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Kosovo | Visa required | No | No |
Middle East
Nationals from 0 countries in Middle East are exempt from Uganda visa, while those from 13 other countrie(s) will require a valid entry visa.
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | E-visa Eligibility | Visa on arrival Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Iran | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Iraq | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Israel | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Jordan | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Kuwait | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Lebanon | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Oman | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Qatar | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Syria | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Yemen | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes |
North America
Nationals from 0 countries in North America are exempt from Uganda visa, while those from 3 other countrie(s) will require a valid entry visa.
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | E-visa Eligibility | Visa on arrival Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Mexico | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| United States | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes |
Oceania
Nationals from 4 countries in Oceania are exempt from Uganda visa, while those from 10 other countrie(s) will require a valid entry visa.
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | E-visa Eligibility | Visa on arrival Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Fiji | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Kiribati | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Marshall Islands | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Micronesia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Nauru | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| New Zealand | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Palau | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Papua New Guinea | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Samoa | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Solomon Islands | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Tonga | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No | |
| Tuvalu | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Vanuatu | Visa not required | 3 months | No | No |
South America
Nationals from 0 countries in South America are exempt from Uganda visa, while those from 12 other countrie(s) will require a valid entry visa.
| Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | E-visa Eligibility | Visa on arrival Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Bolivia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Brazil | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Chile | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Colombia | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Ecuador | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Guyana | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Paraguay | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Peru | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Suriname | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Uruguay | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes | |
| Venezuela | Visa required | 15 days | Yes | Yes |