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Australia to Uganda visa requirements

Q: How much does the Uganda tourist visa cost?

The official government fee for a single-entry tourist (Ordinary) visa is USD 50. Beware of third-party sites charging USD 90-200.

Q: Where is the official application website?

Only at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/, the Government of Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory to enter Uganda and may be requested at the border.

Q: How long can I stay and how long is the visa valid?

The single-entry tourist visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, and the approval is valid for entry within 90 days of issue.

Q: What if I'm also visiting Kenya and Rwanda?

Consider the East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100), a multiple-entry visa covering Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda for up to 90 days.

Australian ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to enter Uganda for tourism. There is no visa-free entry and no visa on arrival (abolished in 2016). You must apply online at the official portal before travelling, and carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate. A holder of an ordinary Australian passport requires a visa to visit Uganda for tourism, and that visa must be obtained electronically (eVisa) before departure. Uganda discontinued visa-on-arrival in July 2016; all "visa-prone" travellers, including Australians, must use the official online system at visas.immigration.go.ug. The standard product for a short tourist stay is the Ordinary (Tourist) Single-Entry Visa, costing USD 50, valid for entry within 90 days of approval and allowing a stay of up to 90 days at the immigration officer's discretion. Travellers visiting Uganda together with Kenya and Rwanda may instead choose the East Africa Tourist Visa (multiple entry across the three states) for USD 100. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Processing is typically 2-3 business days; the immigration authority advises applying at least 5 days before departure. Beware of unofficial third-party sites that charge inflated fees (USD 90-200); the correct government fee is USD 50. Uganda is in East Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen and ETIAS rules do not apply.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

eVisa (Ordinary/Tourist single-entry visa, applied online before travel)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days (granted at entry, officer's discretion)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (East Africa Tourist Visa option is multiple entry)

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 50 (government fee, single-entry tourist visa)

consular fee only

Processing time

2-3 business days (apply at least 5 days before departure)

standard track

Validity

Approval valid for entry within 90 days of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need an eVisa and gather documents

Australian passport holders require a visa; there is no visa on arrival. Ensure your passport is valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with a blank page, and obtain a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

· Passport 6+ months· Yellow fever certificate

/02

Go to the official portal

Apply only through the Government of Uganda system at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/. Avoid third-party sites that overcharge (USD 90-200) for the USD 50 visa.

· visas.immigration.go.ug· Official only

/03

Select visa type and complete the form

Choose Visa > Ordinary > Tourist (single entry), or the East Africa Tourist Visa if also visiting Kenya/Rwanda. Fill in personal and travel details accurately.

· Ordinary/Tourist· Single entry

/04

Upload supporting documents

Attach a passport bio-data page scan, recent passport photo, yellow fever certificate, and proof of accommodation/return travel.

· Photo· Bio-data page

/05

Pay the fee online

Pay the USD 50 tourist visa fee (or USD 100 East Africa Tourist Visa) securely by card. You will receive an application/tracking number.

· USD 50· Card payment

/06

Receive approval and print it

The approval letter is emailed in about 2-3 business days. Print it and carry it; the physical visa is endorsed in your passport on arrival.

· Print approval· Carry on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Australia -> Uganda · eVisa (Ordinary/Tourist single-entry visa, applied online before travel)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredAustralian passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry date

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredApproved eVisa / Travel Authorization letter (printed)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRecent passport-size digital photograph

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredScanned passport bio-data page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedSufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

OptionalTravel/medical insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

optional

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

Official sourcesUganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System (Official Portal)Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control - Tourist Visa Uganda Immigration - Mandatory Online Visa Applications

Application link included: Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System (Official Portal)

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa (Ordinary, single entry)USD 50Standard short-stay tourist eVisa, paid online to the government

East Africa Tourist VisaUSD 100Multiple entry across Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda for up to 90 days

Transit visaUSD 50For transiting Uganda en route to another country (valid up to 7 days)

Yellow fever vaccinationVaries (approx. AUD 80-120 in Australia)Mandatory certificate; cost depends on Australian clinic

Total estimateUSD 50 — USD 100incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing

2-3 business days

Typical decision time after a complete online application; approval emailed as a letter.

Recommended advance application

At least 5 days before departure

Uganda Immigration advises applying well ahead as no visa is issued on arrival.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-free or visa-on-arrival access

Uganda abolished visa on arrival in July 2016; all visa-prone nationals including Australians must obtain an eVisa online before travel.

High

/02

Using unofficial third-party websites

Many sites mimic the official portal and charge USD 90-200; the genuine government tourist fee is USD 50 at visas.immigration.go.ug.

High

/03

Missing yellow fever certificate

A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory and may be checked on arrival.

Medium

/04

Applying too late

Processing takes a few business days; last-minute applicants risk being unable to board, as no visa is granted at the airport.

Medium

/05

Insufficient passport validity

Passport must be valid at least 6 months from arrival with a blank page.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Australia to Uganda route verified

Confirmed via Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control and official embassy sources that Australian ordinary passport holders require an eVisa (USD 50 single-entry tourist visa), with no visa on arrival and a mandatory yellow fever certificate.

/09 — The questions