Business e-Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 2-3 business days
- Fee
- $50 USD
- Validity
- 90 days from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
Business e-visa is issued to business persons such as investors, professionals, or consultants coming to Uganda for short-term non-commercial engagements. This is NOT a work visa. It is only for meetings, seminars, consulting, contract negotiations/signing, estate settlement, etc. Holders must not earn direct remuneration for their services. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Applicants should apply at least three weeks prior to departure.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities except visa-exempt countries. For business travelers, investors, consultants, and professionals.
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Purpose of visit
For short-term business engagements including meetings, seminars, consulting, contract negotiations, estate settlement. Direct remuneration is NOT permitted. A work visa is required for employment.
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Employment
Must NOT be employed or earn direct remuneration in Uganda. This visa is strictly for non-commercial business engagements. A work permit is required for employment.
Required status: Self-employed, consultant, or employed outside Uganda
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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: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size photo, white background, taken within past six months
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from host in Uganda detailing purpose, duration, and itinerary of visit
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Business e-Visa Application; Form url: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
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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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Document gathering
Gather required documents: valid passport, invitation letter from host in Uganda, round-trip flight tickets, recent passport photo, and yellow fever certificate.
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Online application
Complete the business e-visa application at the official Uganda immigration portal. Upload all required documents including passport bio-data page, photograph, invitation letter, flight reservation, and yellow fever certificate.
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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. Applications typically take 2-3 business days. Apply at least three weeks before your departure date.
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Visa collection
Download and print your business e-visa confirmation. Present it at port of entry along with passport, yellow fever certificate, and invitation letter.