Medical Treatment Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 3-5 business days
- Fee
- $50 USD
- Validity
- 90 days or duration of treatment
- Entry
- Single entry
Medical visa is issued to those traveling for treatment at Ugandan healthcare facilities. Requires letter from hospital confirming treatment schedule. Can be granted up to 3 months. Medical care is not free in Uganda - private and public hospitals require payment up front before providing treatment or admitting a patient. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travelers over 1 year of age.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities except visa-exempt countries. For persons seeking medical treatment in Uganda.
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Purpose of visit
For medical treatment at Ugandan healthcare facilities. Must have confirmation from hospital and ability to pay for treatment.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to pay for medical treatment and support yourself during your stay. Hospitals require payment up front.
Minimum funds: Sufficient for medical treatment and stay
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Health
Must have valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Vaccination must be received at least 10 days before arrival. Must provide medical records or diagnosis justifying need for treatment.
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
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements or financial guarantee showing ability to pay for medical treatment; Minimum amount: Not specified
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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 Ugandan hospital/healthcare facility confirming treatment schedule and appointment
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Medical records or diagnosis from home country; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Medical 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, letter from Ugandan hospital confirming treatment schedule, medical records/diagnosis from home country, proof of financial means to pay for treatment, recent passport photo, flight reservation, and yellow fever certificate.
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Online application
Complete the medical visa application at the official Uganda immigration portal. Upload all required documents including passport bio-data page, hospital letter, medical records, financial proof, photograph, 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 medical visa processing. Applications typically take 3-5 business days to process.
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Visa collection
Download and print your medical visa confirmation. Present it at port of entry along with passport, yellow fever certificate, and hospital confirmation letter.