Uganda Visa
Uganda is a country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the southwest by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania.
Visitors to Uganda must obtain a visa on arrival to Uganda or from one of the Ugandan diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
VISA EXEMPTION
Citizens of the following countries can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 3 months
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TYPES OF UGANDA VISA
- Business Visas
- Religious Visas
- Diplomatic / Official Visas
- Tourist Visas
- Student Visa Requirements
REQUIREMENTS OF UGANDA VISA
All tourists to Uganda are kindly requested to comply with the requirements below before they can get a visa to Uganda.
- At least 6 (six months) valid passport with enough blank visa pages.
- Two most recent identical passport size photos.
- A duly filled Uganda visa application form obtainable from visa section.
- Photocopies of the 1st and the last pages of applicants passport or renewal page.
- Infants / child applications must be submitted with valid travel documents including copy of birth certificate and dully filled visa application forms. Infants traveling to Uganda must be accompanied by their biological / legal parents. Child applicants i.e. persons below 18 years must submit express written authority by their biological / legal parents authorizing them to travel to Uganda unaccompanied.
- The Mission issues, single entry visas except for Diplomatic / Official passport holders.
- Non refundable Visa fees of USD 50
- Diplomatic / Official Gratis (Free)
- Duration: Takes three (3) working days.
Additional requirements for specific types of visa:
Business Visas
Introductory letter from Parent Institution (Organization, Company) in Nigeria of the visa applicant.
Copy of valid certificate of Incorporation of the applicants Institution.
Copy of the most recent Bank Statement of the applicant.
Copy of invitation from correspondent Business Partner in Uganda and to provide Certificate of Incorporation i.e. Legal Status in Uganda.
If the business partner in Uganda is a non-Ugandan Citizen, he/she must attach copies of:
- Resident permit / work permit,
- Certificate of Incorporation of the foreign company in Uganda.
Religious Visas
A letter of introduction from the Church organization of the applicant in Nigeria to be accompanied by a copy of Certificate of Registration, current physical address and contacts.
A copy of invitation letter from host church in Uganda.
Copy of valid certificate of NGO Board Registration of the host church.
Copy of the most recent bank statement of the applicant (not church sponsoring).
Diplomatic / Official Visas
Introductory letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria / Mission concerned.
A letter from the parent Ministry / organization may be useful.
Multiple Entries: for up to (six) 6 months.
Free Gratis Free
Tourist Visas
A copy of the most recent Bank Statement.
A copy of (Nigeria Uganda) travel itinerary, (Nigeria Uganda: Return).
Names of tour agent(s) arranging the visit in Nigeria and Uganda.
- Nigeria
- Uganda.
Student Visa Requirements
Certified copies of academic papers by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Valid and certified clearance from Interpol
Evidence of ability to pay tuition i.e in addition to other visa requirements
Letter of sponsorship with ID, Bank Statement of the sponsor
Valid admission letter
Non-refundable visa fees of USD 50
HOW TO APPLY FOR A UGANDA VISA
To apply for a Uganda visa, you may consider the following steps to submit your visa application to the nearest Uganda embassy or consulate:
Make a check list of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.
Submit your completed visa application form in person or through a representative or travel agent at the Uganda Embassy or Consulate nearest to you, along with all the required documentation. Pay the applicable fee for your visa application at the time of submitting your application form.
After your visa is issued you will be notified about it. Collect your visa on time.
VISA PROCESSING TIME
Your application form is processed within 4 business days . In some exceptional cases the processing time can take longer.
UGANDA VISA APPLICATION FORM
All applicants must download the visa application form, fill in the required details and submit it with mandatory documents to start the process for a Uganda visa.
You can download Uganda visa application form from internet or get directly from the embassy or consulate. It is recommended to contact nearest Uganda embassy or consulate before starting prepare all required documents for application process.