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Uganda visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 38 can travel to Uganda without arranging a visa in advance. 159 can apply online for an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Uganda: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Uganda?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States e-Visa –
United Kingdom e-Visa –
India e-Visa –
Philippines e-Visa –
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada e-Visa –
Australia e-Visa –
China e-Visa –
Germany e-Visa –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 3/46
Asia 2/50
Africa 21/53
North America 8/23
South America 0/12
Oceania 4/14

Passports that can enter Uganda visa-free

38 passports

Passports eligible for Uganda e-Visa

159 passports

Passports that need a visa for Uganda

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?

It depends on your passport. 38 passports can enter Uganda visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 159 can apply for an e-Visa online and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Uganda without a visa?

38 passports can enter Uganda visa-free, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros and others.

Does Uganda offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 159 passports can apply for a visa to Uganda online.

Holding a Uganda passport? See where the Uganda passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Uganda before you book.