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Getting Here

Travelling to Uganda is facilitated by numerous international airlines connecting from various regions. Major African carriers such as Uganda Airlines, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and RwandAir offer flights from East African countries, ensuring seamless regional access. Visit our “Flights” menu to find out more.

Airlines from other African nations, such as South African Airways, EgyptAir, and Air Tanzania, operate routes to Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's primary international gateway.

Globally, prominent airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Turkish Airlines provide direct flights to Uganda, connecting travellers from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Visit our “Flights” menu to find out more.

Uganda offers various visa types to accommodate different travel purposes. The Single-Entry Tourist Visa permits a stay of up to 90 days for tourism, family visits, or medical purposes. Visit the immigration website to apply for your visa to Uganda

For those planning to explore neighbouring countries, the East Africa Tourist Visa allows multiple entries within Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda over a 90-day period.

Visa applications are processed online through the Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System. Applicants need to submit a completed form along with necessary documents, such as a recent passport-sized photograph, a copy of the passport bio-data page, and a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate

Visa Exempt Countries

AFRICA
  • Botswana
  • Burundi
  • Comoros
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Eritrea
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mozambique
  • Rwanda
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Sudan
  • United Republic of Tanzania
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Rest of the World
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belize
  • Cyprus
  • Fiji
  • Grenada
  • Ireland
  • Jamaica
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Singapore
  • Solomon Islands
  • St. Vincent & The Grenadines
  • Swaziland
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Vanuatu

Diplomatic Missions in Uganda

The capital Kampala currently hosts 42 embassies/high commissions.

Embassies of the Republic of Uganda

Their addresses and contact information.