Frequent asked questions Uganda visa

The procedure for applying for a visa for Uganda starts simply online. You can open the online application form for this purpose. After filling in all the details of the relevant travelers, the application can be easily paid for.

We recommend applying for this visa 4 weeks before departure.

Yes, the visa for Uganda can be processed urgently by us. However, this does not have any effect on the processing time of the visa.

Yes, this is possible; you only need to have the travel information and passport details of the relevant traveler(s).

After your application is approved, you will receive an email from us with the digital visa, which you can download.

Yes, an electronic visa (e-visa) is required for travelers with Dutch or Belgian nationality to enter Uganda.

The electronic e-visa replaces the physical visa for Uganda. After filling in the required information, you will automatically receive this digital e-visa via email. You can then print this e-visa or present it to the immigration service via your smartphone or tablet.

This also applies to accompanying children. A visa is required for everyone traveling to Uganda.

Ugandan e-visas allow stays of up to 90 days.

An e-visa is required for travel to Uganda. Travelers must apply online for the e-visa before traveling to Uganda. This online e-visa replaces traditional visas (stamped in the traveler’s passport) in most cases.

Your data is used solely for processing your visa application. We respect the privacy of every user of our site and will ensure that all personal information you provide to us is treated confidentially. We want to emphasize that your data will not be sold or used for any other commercial purposes. If you have further questions about your privacy, please review our privacy policy or contact us.

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The Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (please also include the page with your name if you have a Yellow Fever booklet).

For the application for a Uganda visa, you need a return ticket in your name, or if you haven’t received it yet, a booking reservation in your name that shows when you will enter and exit Uganda. It must be the actual reservation with your name and travel itinerary, not just the invoice!

The passport must be valid for at least six months after arriving in Uganda. It must also contain at least one blank page.

Document numbers in the Netherlands never contain the letter “O,” but they can contain the number “0.” So even if it appears that there is a letter O in your passport, it will actually be the number 0. It’s also important to note that document numbers in the Netherlands are 9 characters long. Belgian document numbers can include the letter(s) “O” and/or the number “0.” Belgian document numbers are 8 characters long and always begin with 2 letters followed by 6 digits.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to make changes to already submitted applications. The only way to correct a mistake is to submit a new application. In this case, the payment will also need to be made again.

If your application is approved, you will not receive a refund under any circumstances, even if you do not use your visa. Therefore, it is no longer possible to request a refund after submitting your application.

Cancellation is only possible before the payment has been completed. Once we have received the payment for your visa application, we will process it immediately, and a refund of your payment will no longer be possible from that point on. If you made a mistake in your application, you can submit a new visa application. The costs for this new application will be entirely at your own expense.