Visa-Free Entry for EAC and Exempt Countries
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Not applicable - visa free
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 90 days from entry
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Citizens of East African Community Partner States except DRC, plus listed visa-exempt countries, can enter Uganda without a visa for up to 3 months. National ID cards are recognised as travel documents for Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda citizens when travelling between these countries. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over 1 year of age.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to citizens of EAC Partner States except DRC, plus listed visa-exempt countries.
Eligible countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus, Eritrea, Eswatini, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Purpose of visit
For tourism, family visits, and short business meetings. Employment is not permitted without a work permit.
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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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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow Fever; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and obtain yellow fever vaccination certificate.
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Visa collection
Present passport and yellow fever certificate at port of entry. No visa required.