Uganda eVisa Types
Choose the right eVisa for your travel to Uganda. Compare all Uganda eVisa types, requirements, and processing times in one place.
Uganda eVisa Types and Required Documents
Uganda Tourist eVisa
Uganda offers the following eVisa types to eligible passport holders:
Common Requirements for all eVisa types
- Passport-bio page scan
- Passport-size photograph
Additional Documents Required
Uganda Single-Entry eVisa
- Single-Entry Tourist eVisa
- Flight Ticket: Submit confirmed flight tickets showing your arrival in and departure from Uganda.
- Single-Entry Conference eVisa
- Invitation Letter: Submit an invitation letter issued by the conference organiser confirming your participation in the event.
- Single-Entry ‘Other eVisa’
While filling out the application form, the applicant is required to select a travel purpose:
Family Visit (Visiting a Foreign National)
- Host's Immigration Status: Submit a valid Uganda residence permit or another document confirming the host's legal residence in Uganda
- Invitation Letter: Provide an invitation letter from your host confirming the purpose and duration of your visit
- Return Ticket: Submit a confirmed return ticket showing your planned departure from Uganda
Medical
- Medical Support Document: Submit a medical document from the hospital or healthcare facility confirming your treatment or consultation
Family Visit (Former Ugandan/Relative of a Ugandan): Only common documents are required
Returning Citizen: Only common documents are required
Returning Resident: Only common documents are required
‘Other’
Select this purpose if your travel purpose is not covered by any of the single-entry eVisas
- Cover Letter: Submit a cover letter explaining the purpose of your visit
Uganda Transit eVisa (Single Entry)
- Transit Letter: Submit a letter explaining the purpose of your transit through Uganda and your final destination.
Uganda Multiple-Entry eVisa
Uganda issues Multiple-Entry eVisas only to travellers who have previously visited the country. First-time visitors must apply for a Single-Entry eVisa or an East Africa Tourist eVisa.
The requirements for Uganda multiple-entry eVisa remain the same for all eVisa types mentioned below:
- Multiple-Entry Tourist eVisa
- Multiple-Entry Conference eVisa
- Multiple-Entry ‘Other eVisa’
- Family Visit (Former Ugandan/Relative of a Ugandan)
- Family Visit (Visiting a Foreign National)
- Medical
- Returning Citizen
- Returning Resident
- Other
Documents Required for Uganda Multiple-Entry eVisa
- Submit proof of entry into and exit from Uganda within the last 1 year.
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Cover Letter Stating the Reason for Multiple Entry
- Recommendation Letter from Referee One (Uganda)
- Recommendation Letter from Referee Two (Not required for Multiple-Entry Tourist eVisa applicants)
East Africa Tourist eVisa (Multiple Entry)
- Travel itinerary (Detailed Tour Plan)
- Return Ticket (Departure from Uganda)
Check detailed information on each Uganda eVisa document Requirements for your selected eVisa type.
Uganda eVisa Types Validity, and Stay Duration
Single-Entry eVisa
Validity: 180 Days
Maximum Stay: Up to 90 Days
Applies to
- Tourist eVisa
- Conference eVisa
- Other eVisa
Multiple-Entry eVisa
Validity Options: 180 Days, 365 Days, or 730 Days
Maximum Stay: Up to 90 Days
Applies to
- Tourist eVisa
- Conference eVisa
- Other eVisa
Transit eVisa
Validity: 90 Days
Maximum Stay: Up to 7 Days
East Africa Tourist Visa
Validity: 180 Days
Maximum Stay: Up to 90 Days
3-Step Application Guide for Uganda eVisa Types
Step 1
Complete the application form accurately and select the eVisa type based on your travel purpose.
Step 2
Upload the required documents and pay the Uganda eVisa fee securely via accepted payment options.
Step 3
Check your registered email ID for the application updates. The approved Uganda eVisa will be sent to the same email address.
How can I get my Uganda eVisa processed faster?
You can select our Rush or Super Rush processing options during the application process. Choosing an expedited processing option comes with an extra cost.
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Content Disclaimer: This information is current as of August 2026. As entry requirements may change, please confirm the latest information with the appropriate authorities, embassies, or airlines before travelling.