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Visa required

US citizens must obtain a Uganda Tourist e-Visa online prior to travel.

Last verified: 2026-04-27

At a glance

Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Uganda.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Proof of return or onward ticket is required.

Entry requirements

  • All US citizens visiting Uganda for tourism must apply for an e-Visa through the official Government of Uganda portal (visas.immigration.go.ug).
  • The single-entry tourist visa fee is $50 USD. Processing typically takes 2-3 business days.
  • Visas are NOT issued on arrival. You must present the approved e-Visa printout to immigration officers.

Stay

The standard tourist e-Visa allows a stay of up to 3 months.

Passport

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Uganda.

Health — Yellow fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is MANDATORY for all travelers over 9 months of age entering this country. You must present the original 'yellow card' upon arrival.

If you plan to visit Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, consider applying for the East Africa Tourist Visa ($100 USD) on the portal instead.

Sources

Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.