Entry/Exit Requirements

A passport valid for six months beyond the date of entry, visa, evidence of yellow fever virus vaccination, as well as a polio vaccination for children younger than five are required for entry into Uganda.

Visas are available at Entebbe Airport upon arrival or may be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda. It is recommended that travelers obtain visas to Uganda in advance of travel, in particular those travelers who will arrive via land. If you plan to obtain your visa upon landing at Entebbe Airport, you should confirm in advance that your airline will allow you to board without a visa.  For the most up to date visa information, contact the Embassy of Uganda at 5911 16th Street NW,Washington, DC 20011; telephone (202) 726-7100 or visit their website. Travelers may also contact the Permanent Mission of Uganda to the United Nations in New York website. Overseas, inquiries may be made at the nearest Ugandan embassy or consulate. Beginning July 1, 2015, the fee for a three-month tourist visa obtained upon arrival at Entebbe Airport will be 100 USD. Travelers entering Uganda via land border crossings may face various entry procedures.

Travelers should be aware that a visa does not determine how long a person may remain in Uganda. The Ugandan immigration officer at the port of entry will determine the length of authorized stay, which is generally from two weeks to three months as a tourist. Immigration policies are not always consistently applied and may change without notice.  U.S. citizens should pay close attention to the validity of their visa or special pass to avoid fines or travel interruptions. Ugandan immigration imposes a fine of up to $100 per day for visa overstays and sometimes detains individuals who overstay their visas until the fine is paid. Extensions of duration of stay may be requested at Ugandan immigration headquarters on Jinja Road in Kampala. For more information on immigration issues, please see the Directorate of Citizen and Immigration Control website. Airline companies may also require travelers to have a visa before boarding.

HIV/AIDS restrictions:The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Uganda.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website.  For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.