Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit UG?
Finnish ordinary passport holders need a visa for Uganda. You must apply online for an eVisa via the official portal (visas.immigration.go.ug) before you travel — there is no visa-free or standard visa-on-arrival channel. The single-entry tourist eVisa costs USD 50, allows a stay of up to 90 days, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Finland is not on Uganda's visa-exempt list, so a Finnish ordinary passport holder traveling for tourism or a short visit must obtain a visa. Since Uganda made online applications mandatory for visa-prone nationals, the correct route is the electronic visa (eVisa), applied for and approved before arrival through the official government portal at https://visas.immigration.go.ug. The standard tourist visa is a single-entry visa permitting a stay of up to 90 days (3 months); the government fee is USD 50 plus a bank/card surcharge. The visa approval is normally issued within 2 to 3 working days, and the approval letter is valid for 90 days from issue — you must enter Uganda within that window. A passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival, a recent passport photo, and supporting documents (itinerary, accommodation/return ticket) are required. Critically, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers over 1 year of age and must be presented at the border. Travelers visiting more than one East African country can alternatively buy the East African Tourist Visa (USD 100, multiple entry, covering Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda). Apply only through the official portal; numerous third-party sites charge inflated fees.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE 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.