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🇺🇬 Republic of Uganda · short term business

Multiple-Entry Visa

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 13 July 2026

Source check: all 6 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026

Multiple-entry Uganda visa for frequent travellers who need repeated entries but cannot work on the visa.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residency6 months, 12 months or 24 months.
Processing time
The official page gives portal application steps rather than a fixed decision-time service standard.
Government fees
The official page lists USD 100 for 6 to 12 months and USD 200 for 24 months, with non-refundable visa fees and bank charges.
Typical duration
6 months, 12 months or 24 months.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 13 July 2026Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗

In short

As of 13 July 2026, the Multiple-Entry Visa for Republic of Uganda is an unsponsored Uganda immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Uganda government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/uganda/multiple-entry-visa#answer

What is the Multiple-Entry Visa in Republic of Uganda?

Multiple-Entry Visa is an unsponsored Uganda route. Indicative government fees are The official page lists USD 100 for 6 to 12 months and USD 200 for 24 months, with non-refundable visa fees and bank charges; indicative processing time is The official page gives portal application steps rather than a fixed decision-time service standard; typical duration is 6 months, 12 months or 24 months. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda on 27 June 2026.

OverviewEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

Overview

Uganda's Multiple-Entry Visa is for travellers who travel to Uganda frequently. The official page lists 6-month, 12-month and 24-month options and says the visa allows multiple entries for the duration, but prohibits employment.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You do not need a job offer or employer to apply for the Multiple-Entry Visa. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant travels to Uganda frequently and needs repeated entries.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
  • ✓The visa will not be used for employment.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
  • ✓The passport bio-data page has at least 6 months validity.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
  • ✓The file includes police clearance, Yellow Fever vaccination evidence, a Uganda referee recommendation and a cover letter.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗

Common blockers

  • !The applicant intends to work in Uganda.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
  • !No valid police clearance from Interpol or the home country.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
  • !No cover letter explaining the reason for multiple entry.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 ↗
  • ·Valid police clearance from Interpol or the home country.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
  • ·Yellow Fever vaccination certificate, Uganda referee recommendation and cover letter.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm that a multiple-entry visitor visa fits the travel pattern and that no work will be done in Uganda.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Collect passport, photograph, police clearance, vaccination, referee and cover-letter evidence.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Use the visa only for repeated visitor entries during the granted validity period.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Multiple-Entry Visa route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Multiple-Entry Visa.

    Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda · verified 27 June 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Can I work on Uganda's Multiple-Entry Visa?+−

No. The official page says the Multiple-Entry Visa prohibits employment.

How long can Uganda's Multiple-Entry Visa last?+−

The official page lists 6-month, 12-month and 24-month options.

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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