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.

NOTE: Visa Approval Authorisation validity is 90 days (three months) from the day of Approval. After that, the Approval Authorisation is automatically cancelled and invalidated and the applicant needs to make a new application. Applicants should always travel within three months of visa approval to avoid this inconvenience

Where to apply: the visas are available online through the Immigration portal.

Requirements

Attachments

1. Tourism
   1. Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
   2. Tour plan
   3. Travel itinerary / booking
   4. Recent Passport-size Photograph
   5. Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
   6. Hotel booking or reservation (if any other accommodation, provide an address)
2. Business (meetings, conferences)
   1. Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
   2. Letter of invitation with clear address and clearly stating business in Uganda
   3. Recent Passport-size Photograph taken in the last 6 months
   4. Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
   5. Immigration status of host if individual
3. Studies
   1. Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
   2. Letter of invitation from the school
   3. Recent passport size photograph
   4. Admission letter from the school
   5. Vaccination Certificate (yellow fever)
   6. Status of host in Uganda
4. Family Visit
   1. Passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
   2. Letter of invitation
   3. Immigration status of the host
   4. Recent Passport-size Photograph
   5. Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
   6. Hotel booking or reservation (if any other accommodation, provide an address)
   7. Status of host in Uganda

Fees

The visas cost USD 50.

1. Visa Fees are non-refundable and all payments are subject to a bank charge.
2. Language; all documents attached should be in English.
3. Other documents may be required during the process

Diplomatic; granted to holders of diplomatic passports.

Requirements

1. Covering letter from the Embassy (Diplomatic note)
2. Recommendation Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda)

Duration & Fees

6 Months, 12 Months, 24 Months, 36 Months, No Cost

Holders of official passports and employees of Organisations exempted from payment of immigration fees.

Requirements

1. Covering letter from the Agency
2. Recommendation Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda)
3. Documents to support official status

Duration & Fees:

6 Months, 12 Months, 24 Months, 36 Months, No Cost

issued to a person employed in a government institution and paid by the government of Uganda

Requirements

1. Covering letter from the organization (Ministry, Department or Agency)
2. Copy of the contract with the Government institution

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 250
12 Months, cost USD 500
24 Months, cost USD 500
36 Months, cost USD 500

issued to shareholders of companies engaged in Agriculture

Requirements

1. Valid Passport (bio-data page)
2. Recent Passport Size Photograph
3. Covering letter from the Agency
4. Valid Clearance letter from Interpol/ valid police clearance from the home country
5. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
6. Current immigration status
7. Copy of the land tittle/ Agreement
8. Recommendation letter from LCs or RDC’s office from the area where the business is to be undertaken
9. Work plan/feasibility study of the project to be undertaken
10. Current Bank statement (last 3 months)
11. recommendation from Ministry of Agriculture (MAAIF)
12. Passport (Bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
13. Recent Passport size Photograph

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 1250 (include $1500 non-refundable fee)
12 Months, cost USD 2500 (include $1500 non-refundable fee)
24 Months, cost USD 5000 (include $1500 non-refundable fee)
36 Months, cost USD 7500 (including a $1500 non-refundable fee)

issued to shareholders of companies engaged in Agro-processing

Requirements

1. Valid Passport (bio-data page)
2. Recent Passport Size Photograph
3. Covering letter from the Agency
4. Valid Clearance letter from Interpol/ valid police clearance from the home country
5. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
6. Current immigration status
7. Copy of the land tittle/ Agreement
8. Recommendation letter from LCs or RDC’s office from the area where the business is to be undertaken
9. Proof of purchase of agricultural raw materials from Uganda
10. Current Bank statement (last 3 months)
11. A licence from Uganda Investment Authority

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 400
12 Months, cost USD 400
24 Months, cost USD 800
36 Months, cost USD 1200

issued to shareholders of companies engaged in Mining of other minerals

Requirements

1. Valid Passport (bio-data page)
2. Recent Passport Size Photograph
3. Covering letter from the Agency
4. Valid Clearance letter from Interpol/ valid police clearance from the home country
5. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
6. Current immigration status
7. Copy of the land tittle/ Agreement
8. Recommendation letter from LCs or RDC’s office from the area where the business is to be undertaken
9. Proof of purchase of agricultural raw materials from Uganda
10. Current Bank statement (last 3 months)
11. A licence from Uganda Investment Authority

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 400
12 Months, cost USD 400
24 Months, cost USD 800
36 Months, cost USD 1200

issued to shareholders of companies engaged in prospecting of minerals or mining of specific mineral (gold, , copper, iron ore, silca, phosphate, limestone & Marble)

Requirements

1. Valid Passport (bio-data page)
2. Recent Passport Size Photograph
3. Covering letter from the Agency
4. Valid Clearance letter from Interpol/ valid police clearance from the home country
5. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
6. Current immigration status
7. Copy of valid mining license issued in Uganda
8. Copy of Uganda Investment Authority (U.I.A) license
9. Support letter from Ministry of Energy, Minerals &Natural Resources/any other relevant Government Agency.
10. Certified proof of shareholding by the applicant

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 400
12 Months, cost USD 400
24 Months, cost USD 800
36 Months, cost USD 1200

issued to shareholders of companies engaged in General trade

Requirements

1. Valid Passport (bio-data page)
2. Recent Passport Size Photograph
3. Covering letter from the Agency
4. Valid Clearance letter from Interpol/ valid police clearance from the home country
5. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
6. Current immigration status
7. Copy of certified Company Bank statement (last three months)
8. Copy of valid Trading license

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 1250
12 Months, cost USD 2500
24 Months, cost USD 5000
36 Months, cost USD 7500 (including $1500 non-refundable fee)

Issued to shareholders of companies engaged in Manufacturing

Requirements

1. Valid Passport (bio-data page)
2. Recent Passport Size Photograph
3. Covering letter from the Agency
4. Valid Clearance letter from Interpol/ valid police clearance from the home country
5. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
6. Current immigration status
7. Copy of Uganda Investment Authority license
8. Current Bank statement (last 3 months)
9. Proof of land ownership/ Agreement

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 400
12 Months, cost USD 400
24 Months, cost USD 800
36 Months, cost USD 1200 (including $1500 non-refundable fee)

issued to employees who are missionaries and volunteers working in NGOs

Requirements

1. Appointment letter from the organization
2. Covering letter from the organization
3. Certified copy of Qualifications
4. Recommendation Letter from NGO Bureau for NGO volunteer employees
5. Current immigration status
6. Valid NGO permit for NGOs
7. List of employees in the organisation indicating nationality and position held.

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 250
12 Months, cost USD 250
24 Months, cost USD 500
36 Months, cost USD 750

issued to foreign expatriates employed in Uganda including salaried employees working in NGOs

Requirements

1. Valid Passport (bio-data page)
2. Recent Passport Size Photograph
3. Covering letter from the Agency
4. Valid Clearance letter from Interpol/ valid police clearance from the home country
5. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
6. Current immigration status
7. Appointment letter from the organization
8. Certified copy of Qualifications (graduate certificate)
9. Proof of failure to employ a qualified Ugandan
10. List of employees in the organization indicating nationality and position held.

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 1250
12 Months, cost USD 2500 (including a $1500 non-refundable fee)
24 Months, cost USD 5000 (including a $1500 non-refundable fee)
36 Months, cost USD 7500 (including a $1500 non-refundable fee)

ordinary residents; this is issued to persons who have an assured income derived from sources outside and under takes not to accept employment of any kind

Requirements

1. Valid Passport (bio-data page)
2. Recent Passport Size Photograph
3. Covering/application letter from the applicant
4. Valid Clearance letter from Interpol/valid police clearance from the home country issued within the last 6 months
5. Current immigration status
6. Documentary proof of an assured income of not less than USD 36,000 per annum
7. Letter of undertaking not to accept any employment or engage in any income generating activity

Duration & Fees:

6 Months cost USD 750
12 Months, cost USD 1500
24 Months, cost USD 3000 (including a $1500 non-refundable fee)
36 Months, cost USD 4500 (including a $1500 non-refundable fee)