Visa policy of Uganda

In today's world, Visa policy of Uganda has become a topic of interest and debate in different areas. Whether in the personal, social, political or technological sphere, Visa policy of Uganda has generated a great impact and has aroused the curiosity and interest of people of all ages and professions. Over time, Visa policy of Uganda has evolved and taken different forms, adapting to the needs and demands of modern society. In this article, we will explore in detail the role and influence of Visa policy of Uganda today, analyzing its importance, its impact and the different perspectives that exist on this topic.

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Visitors to Uganda must obtain an e-Visa 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 policy map

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Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries and territories can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 3 months (unless otherwise noted):

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or service passports issued to nationals of India, Italy, Namibia and South Africa do not require a visa for 3 months.

  • A visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official / service passports was signed with Ethiopia in August 2019, but it has not yet entered into force.

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

Uganda began issuing electronic visas on 1 July 2016. Passengers who have been issued an e-Visa must travel with a printed e-Visa confirmation.

East African Tourist Visa

The 90-day East African Tourist Visa is also available on arrival, which is valid for Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda if first used in the country that issued the visa.[citation needed] The fee for this visa is 100 USD.

Somalia

Entry and transit is refused to  Somalia nationals if not holding a biometric passport, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight.

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Uganda.

References

  1. ^ "Embassy of the Republic of Uganda, Washington DC - USA". www.ugandaembassy.com.
  2. ^ "Visas and Passes - Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control". www.immigration.go.ug. Archived from the original on 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  3. ^ "Visa Exempt Countries". www.immigration.go.ug.
  4. ^ "Ministry of Internal Affairs Uganda".
  5. ^ "STATEMENT OF TREATIES AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS Registered or filed and recorded with the Secretariat during the month of January 2019" (PDF).
  6. ^ @koretah (August 17, 2019). "The following agreements/MOUs were signed 🇺🇬🇪🇹: ✓ Waiver of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic and Offici…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ "Uganda eVisa".
  8. ^ Nakaweesi, Dorothy (8 July 2016). "Uganda: Government Launches E-Visa to Attract Investment" – via AllAfrica.
  9. ^ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  10. ^ Ssuuna, Ignatius (7 March 2014). "East Africa: Single Visa to Boost East Regional Tourism" – via AllAfrica.
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