Uganda Immigration Entry Requirements
Immigration is an act or instance of immigrating specifically : travel into a country for the purpose of permanent residence there Especially during these months when there has been constant talk of immigration and its myriad challenges, both here and on European national borders.
Uganda Immigration Entry Requirements
Single Entry
This visa is granted to travelers coming to Uganda for tourism, medical treatment, family visit etc. this is a single entry visa and can be granted up to 3 months.
Where to apply: the visas are available online through the Immigration portal.
Requirements
Attachments
Tourism
Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
Tour plan
Travel itinerary / booking
Recent Passport-size Photograph
Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
Hotel booking or reservation (if any other accommodation, provide an address)
Business (meetings, conferences)
Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
Letter of invitation with clear address and clearly stating business in Uganda
Recent Passport-size Photograph taken in the last 6 months
Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
Immigration status of host if individual
Studies
Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
Letter of invitation from the school
Recent passport size photograph
Admission letter from the school
Vaccination Certificate (yellow fever)
Status of host in Uganda
Family Visit
Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
Letter of invitation
Immigration status of the host
Recent Passport-size Photograph
Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
Hotel booking or reservation (if any other accommodation, provide an address)
Status of host in Uganda
Fees
The visas cost USD 50.
- Visa Fees are non-refundable and all payments are subject to a bank charge.
- Language; all documents attached should be in English.
- Other documents may be required during the process
Steps for Application
A guide on how to apply, renew or replace any immigration facility.
Step 1: Log into the Immigration Portal and select start new application
Step 2: Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
Step 3: Select the visa or permit type, category and sub category
Step 4: Complete the application form
Step 5: Upload the required documents; a six-digit application ID eg. (234790123) is automatically generated as the reference number
Step 6: Make payment for applications that require prepayment.
Step 7: Upon approval, for application that don’t require top up payment, an approval letter will be generated and emailed to the applicant on the home page
Step 8: Upon approval, make a top up payment for applications that require a top up payment. After payment an approval letter is generated and emailed to the client
Step 9: Report to the immigration office/ border for biometric capture with all documents uploaded, payment receipts, approval letter and passport
Renewal
The initial period granted at entry may be extended for another 60 days in 2 intervals. This can be done online or manually at the Headquarters and the Regional Immigration offices