Transit Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Processing time
- 2-3 business days
- Fee
- $50 USD
- Validity
- 7 days from entry
- Entry
- Single entry
Transit visa is granted to travelers transiting through Uganda to a third country. Maximum stay is 7 days and visa is not extendable. Only required for travelers who intend to exit the airport before their next flight. Those remaining in the airport transit area do not need a transit visa. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travelers over 1 year of age. All documents must be in English.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities except visa-exempt countries. Only required if exiting the airport transit area.
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Purpose of visit
For travelers transiting through Uganda to a third country. Must provide details of final destination and proof of onward travel.
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Health
Must have valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Vaccination must be received at least 10 days before arrival.
Required vaccinations: Yellow Fever (mandatory for all travelers over 1 year of age)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size photo, white background
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Transit Visa Application; Form url: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow Fever; Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card (online payment only); Amount: $50 USD
How to apply
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Online application
Complete the transit visa application at the official Uganda immigration portal. Upload passport bio-data page, photograph, yellow fever certificate, confirmed flight reservations showing onward travel, and personal letter detailing purpose of transit and final destination.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa fee of $50 USD online using credit or debit card at the time of application.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing. Most applications are processed within 2-3 business days. Apply before your travel date.
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Visa collection
Download and print your transit visa confirmation. Present it at port of entry along with passport, yellow fever certificate, and confirmed onward flight tickets. Visa is valid for maximum 7 days and is not extendable.