Uganda Transit Visa

Quick and easy transit visa for travelers passing through Uganda's airports. Perfect for connecting flights and short stopovers.

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Processing Time
24

Hours

Fast processing

Transit Visa Overview

Everything you need to know about Uganda Transit Visa

Transit Visa Details
Validity & Duration
  • • Validity: 7 days
  • • Maximum stay: 72 hours
  • • Single entry only
  • • Airport transit allowed
Visa Fees
  • • Transit Visa: $30 USD
  • • Service Fee: $15 USD
  • • Processing Fee: $10 USD
  • • Total: $55 USD
Eligible Travelers
  • • Connecting flight passengers
  • • Airport transit travelers
  • • Short stopover visitors
  • • Emergency landing passengers
Transit Locations
  • • Entebbe International Airport
  • • Kampala city (limited)
  • • Airport hotels
  • • Transit lounges
Quick Facts
Processing: 24 hours
Success Rate: 99.5%
Max Stay: 72 hours
Entry Type: Single
Support: 24/7

Transit Visa Requirements

Simple documentation for transit visa application

Required Documents
  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Completed visa application form
  • Confirmed onward flight ticket
  • Visa for final destination (if required)
  • Yellow fever certificate (if applicable)
Travel Information
  • Flight itinerary with connection details
  • Boarding passes for connecting flights
  • Hotel reservation (if overnight stay)
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Contact information in Uganda
  • Emergency contact details

Types of Transit

Different transit options available

Airport Transit

Stay within the airport transit area without entering Uganda.

  • No visa required for some nationalities
  • Maximum 24 hours
  • Access to transit lounges
  • Duty-free shopping
Overnight Transit

Leave the airport for overnight accommodation in nearby hotels.

  • Transit visa required
  • Maximum 72 hours
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Limited city access
City Transit

Explore Kampala city during your extended layover.

  • Transit visa required
  • Up to 72 hours
  • City sightseeing
  • Cultural experiences

Application Process

Simple 3-step process for transit visa

1
Apply Online

Complete the simple online application form with your travel details and upload required documents.

2
Pay Fees

Pay the transit visa fees securely using credit card, debit card, or PayPal.

3
Receive Visa

Download your approved transit visa within 24 hours and present it at the airport.

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