Republic of Uganda · short term business
East African Tourist Visa
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Joint tourist visa for Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, issued for tourism and not employment.
- Processing time
- The official page gives portal application steps rather than a fixed decision-time service standard.
- Government fees
- The official page lists a USD 100 fee, non-refundable and subject to bank charges.
- Typical duration
- 90 days from issue.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The East African Tourist Visa is a joint tourist visa for Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda only. Uganda's official page says it can be used multiple times for tourism purposes, prohibits employment, is valid for 90 days, and is not renewable on expiry or after exit from the Uganda-Kenya-Rwanda block. The issuing country should be the traveller's first entry point.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The trip is for tourism only in Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ✓Uganda is the first entry point if Uganda issues the visa.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ✓The applicant has a passport bio-data page valid for at least 6 months.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ✓The file includes Yellow Fever vaccination evidence, return ticket and travel itinerary.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant intends to work.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- !The itinerary includes countries outside the Uganda-Kenya-Rwanda block under this visa.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- !The traveller expects to renew the visa after expiry or after exit from the block.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport bio-data page with at least 6 months validity.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ·Recent passport-size photograph.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ·Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ·Return ticket and travel itinerary.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the travel itinerary is limited to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda and that Uganda is the first entry point if applying through Uganda.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, photo, Yellow Fever certificate, return ticket and itinerary.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through the Immigration Portal, upload the required documents, pay any required fee, then report to immigration or the border with uploaded documents, receipts, approval letter and passport for biometric capture where required.
After approval
Plan the trip within the 90-day non-renewable validity period.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official East African Tourist Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for East African Tourist Visa.
Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Which countries does the East African Tourist Visa cover?+
Uganda's official page says it covers Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda only.
Can the East African Tourist Visa be renewed in Uganda?+
No. The official page says it is not renewable on expiry or after exit from the Uganda-Kenya-Rwanda block.
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