Do I need a visa to travel to Uganda?
Yes, a visa is mandatory for all French, Belgian and Swiss nationals, regardless of length of stay. It can be applied for online on the official website www.visas.immigration.go.ug with several required documents.
Mandatory documents to enter Uganda
- Valid passport: at least 6 months after the entry date, with 2 blank pages facing each other
- Mandatory visa for all French, Belgian and Swiss nationals
- Vaccination certificate: in particular for yellow fever
How to obtain an Ugandan visa
The application is made exclusively online at www.visas.immigration.go.ug. The form (in English) requires:
- Scanned copy of passport
- Copy of flight tickets
- Copy of vaccination certificate (yellow fever mandatory)
- Scan of a recent identity photo
Upon arrival in Uganda
A response will be sent to you by email after processing your application. Print this confirmation absolutely and present it to the immigration services upon your arrival in the country.