Republic of Uganda · short term business
Tourist Visa - single entry
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Single-entry Uganda visa for tourism, medical treatment, family visits and similar short stays.
- 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 50 visa fee, non-refundable and subject to bank charges.
- Typical duration
- Can be granted up to 3 months; the approval authorisation is valid for 90 days from approval.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Uganda grants the single-entry tourist visa to travellers coming for tourism, medical treatment, family visits and related short stays. The official page says it can be granted for up to 3 months, with a visa approval authorisation valid for 90 days from approval. Applicants should travel within the approval-authorisation validity window or make a new application.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The stay is for tourism, medical treatment, family visit, short studies, business meetings or a similar short purpose listed by the portal.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ✓The applicant holds a passport bio-data page valid for at least 6 months.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ✓Documents attached to the application are in English, or translated where necessary.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ✓The applicant travels within 90 days of visa approval authorisation.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
Common blockers
- !Using the tourist visa for employment or long-term residence.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- !Passport validity below 6 months.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- !Missing purpose-specific evidence such as itinerary, invitation, host status, school letter or accommodation address.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 ↗
- ·Tour plan, travel itinerary or booking and hotel reservation or accommodation address for tourism.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ·Purpose-specific invitation, host status or school evidence where applying under business, family visit or short-study subcategories.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Choose the correct short-stay subcategory in the Immigration Portal.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, photo and purpose-specific evidence in English.
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
If needed, extend the initial stay online or at immigration offices within the permitted extension structure.
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 Tourist Visa - single entry route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Tourist Visa - single entry.
Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long can Uganda's single-entry tourist visa be granted for?+
The official page says it can be granted for up to three months.
How long is the Uganda visa approval authorisation valid?+
The official page says the approval authorisation is valid for 90 days from approval and is then cancelled if unused.
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