In Uganda, tourism means money invested therefore, it is easy for tourists who visit Uganda to obtain Visas. Uganda offers you two simple ways to obtain a visa to Uganda.Nationals from other countries do require a visa to be allowed to enter Uganda which can be purchased in advance at any Ugandan embassy or high commission abroad in many countries which include; United States of America, Canada, Belgium, China, France, Denmark, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russian Federation, South Africa and United Kingdom
How to obtain a visa
Nationals of most countries require a visa in order to enter Uganda. This can be purchased in advance at any Ugandan embassy or high commission abroad in many countries such as Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom, and USA.This is usually done by applying either in person, with two passport pictures and an application that you can download from the Embassy website in your country of origin. You can also look for instructions as to how to mail it to them with express mail of some kind and receive it back to you in a short period of time. Two photos required and the visas issued within 24 hours, or possibly same day if you ask the embassy staff nicely enough.
The second and usually simpler manner is to buy the visa upon arrival, a straightforward procedure that takes a few minutes at Entebbe International Airport or any overland border. Though inevitably some queuing is involved most people will still find it more convenient, not to mention cheaper than travelling twice into the middle of London (for example) to submit a later collect their visa. Visa rulings are prone to change, we then suggest all visitors to check the current situation with their travel agent (Maranatha Tours and Travel limited) or a Uganda diplomatic mission before they travel.
Well, a standard single – entry valid for three months costs US $ 50, student visa cost US $ 20 and multiple- entry visa are only available at Uganda consulates abroad which are often cost more than two single-entry visas any way and not at entry points into the country. If you are travelling with a single-entry Visa intending to leave and return for example going gorilla tracking in Rwanda, you must purchase another US $ 50 visa on re-entry. In case you are intending to spend less than seven (7) days in Uganda before leaving again, you need to purchase an inland transit visa for only US $ 15. Action have been taken to implement a single visa covering regional travel between Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
Important Note
Uganda Immigration authorities now generally only stamp your passport for a maximum of only one month upon arrival.This can be extended without charge to three months at any immigration office. While in Uganda’s capital city Kampala, you may be asked to provide an official letter from the sponsor or the hotel where you are staying. In recent reports however suggest you are more likely to have your stay extended to three months without any paperwork.
Things you will need to obtain your Uganda visa upon entry
- Valid Passport issued by your country of origin.
- International Health Certificate showing that you have had a yellow fever shot.
- Return Ticket to country of origin: This is usually not asked for, but can be.
- Enough funds or ways to obtain funds: In some rare situations, you might be asked if you have sufficient funds with you while you are in Uganda.