The Tourist eVisa visa
Up to 90 daysThe standard single-entry eVisa for gorilla trekking, safaris and visiting the source of the Nile — applied for online before you travel.
About the Tourist eVisa visa
Uganda issues its visas online before travel, with no visa on arrival, so the tourist eVisa is the route most visitors use. It covers gorilla trekking in Bwindi, safaris in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, and the source of the Nile at Jinja.
How Uganda eVisa Process Works
- 1
Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
- 2
Make Payment
Pay securely online.
- Live3
Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
- 4
Submitted to Immigration
Sent to Uganda Immigration.
- 5
Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- Required by nationalities that are not visa-exempt for Uganda.
- Applied for online before travel — Uganda does not issue visas on arrival.
Documents required for a Uganda visa
Prepare the following documents and information to complete your application smoothly.
Passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
01Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
A recent passport-style photograph.
02White background, face centred, no glasses.
A confirmed return or onward flight ticket.
03Return ticket or confirmed itinerary.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate.
04Clear, colour scan or photo.
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Processing time
Uganda eVisas are usually approved within a few working days. Apply ahead of travel as there is no visa on arrival.
Extension
The tourist eVisa can be extended in-country through the Uganda immigration authorities.
Prices are all-inclusive and confirmed in the application — no hidden government or service fees added later.
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How we reviewed this page
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official Uganda visa portal
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Immigration & entry-requirement notices
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Documentation database
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