Uganda
General visa requirements for travelling to Uganda. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 1095 days
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 6, 12, 24, or 36 months
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Diplomatic visa is granted to holders of diplomatic passports at no cost. Requires covering letter from the Embassy (Diplomatic note) and recommendation letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda). Valid for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months. 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 holders of diplomatic passports from all countries. Must be representing a foreign government or international organization.
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Purpose of visit
For diplomatic missions, official government business, or international organization assignments in Uganda.
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Employment
Must be employed by a foreign government, embassy, or international organization with diplomatic status.
Required status: Diplomatic personnel, government officials
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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
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Police clearance
Countries required: Home country; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Diplomatic 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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Sponsorship certificate
Certificate name: Diplomatic note from Embassy; Sponsor type: Embassy or Government
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Prior approval
Approval number: Recommendation letter required; Approving authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather required documents: diplomatic passport (bio-data page and cover page), diplomatic note from Embassy, recommendation letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda), police clearance, recent passport photo, and yellow fever certificate. All documents must be in English.
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Online application
Complete the diplomatic visa application at the official Uganda immigration portal. Select 'Diplomatic and Official' category. Upload all required documents including diplomatic passport, diplomatic note, recommendation letter, police clearance, and yellow fever certificate.
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Processing wait
Wait for diplomatic visa processing. Applications typically take 5-7 business days. No fee is charged for diplomatic visas.
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Visa collection
Download the approved diplomatic visa. Present it at port of entry along with diplomatic passport and yellow fever certificate. Visa can be issued for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months at no cost.
Diplomatic visa (Official Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 1095 days
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 6, 12, 24, or 36 months
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Official visa is issued to holders of official passports and employees in organizations exempted from payment of fees at no cost. Requires recommendation letter. Valid for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months. 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 holders of official passports and employees in organizations exempted from payment of fees.
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Purpose of visit
For official government business, international organization work, or employment in organizations with fee exemption status.
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Employment
Must be employed by a government or organization with official status/fee exemption.
Required status: Official passport holder or exempt organization employee
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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
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Police clearance
Countries required: Home country; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Official 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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Prior approval
Approval number: Recommendation letter required; Approving authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather required documents: official passport (bio-data page and cover page), recommendation letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda) or sponsoring organization, police clearance, recent passport photo, and yellow fever certificate. All documents must be in English.
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Online application
Complete the official visa application at the official Uganda immigration portal. Select 'Diplomatic and Official' category, then 'Official' subcategory. Upload all required documents including official passport, recommendation letter, police clearance, and yellow fever certificate.
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Processing wait
Wait for official visa processing. Applications typically take 5-7 business days. No fee is charged for official visas.
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Visa collection
Download the approved official visa. Present it at port of entry along with official passport and yellow fever certificate. Visa can be issued for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months at no cost.