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Do France passport holders need a visa to visit UG?

French passport holders need a visa for Uganda and must obtain it online as an eVisa before travel. The standard single-entry tourist eVisa costs USD 50, is valid for 90 days from issue and permits a stay of up to 90 days. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry. A France (FR) ordinary passport holder traveling to Uganda for tourism requires a visa, obtained as an electronic visa (eVisa) through Uganda's official Electronic Visa/Permit Application System at visas.immigration.go.ug. Visa-on-arrival has been phased out: since the 2016 mandatory online policy, all visa-prone travellers including French citizens must apply and pay online before arrival, then collect the visa at the port of entry on presentation of the approval letter. The most common option is the single-entry Tourist eVisa, costing USD 50, valid for 90 days from issue and allowing a stay of up to 90 days. Travellers visiting more than one East African country may instead use the multiple-entry East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covering Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry, valid 10 days after vaccination and for life; without it a traveller may be vaccinated at the airport or refused entry. Passports should be valid for at least six months with a blank page. Processing typically takes a few business days. Uganda is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to this route.
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
Electronic visa (eVisa) - single-entry Tourist Visa, applied online before travel
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days from date of arrival
per entry
Entries
Single entry (Tourist eVisa); multiple entry available via East Africa Tourist Visa
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 50 (Tourist eVisa) plus a small non-refundable bank/processing charge
consular fee only
Processing time
Typically 2-7 business days
standard track
Validity
eVisa valid 90 days (3 months) from date of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need an eVisa
French ordinary passport holders require a visa for Uganda and must apply online in advance; visa-on-arrival is no longer offered to visa-prone travellers.
· Visa required· Apply before travel
/02
Create an account on the official portal
Register at the Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System (visas.immigration.go.ug). Use only this official site to avoid scam sites that overcharge.
· Official portal only
/03
Select the correct visa category
Choose Visa > Tourism for a single-entry Tourist eVisa (90 days), or the East Africa Tourist Visa if you will also visit Kenya and Rwanda.
· Tourist Visa· East Africa option
/04
Complete the form and upload documents
Fill in personal and travel details and upload a passport bio-data page, recent passport photo and your yellow fever vaccination certificate.
· Passport scan· Photo· Yellow fever certificate
/05
Pay the visa fee online
Pay the USD 50 tourist visa fee (or USD 100 for the East Africa Tourist Visa) by card. Fees are non-refundable and subject to a bank charge.
· Card payment· Non-refundable
/06
Receive approval and travel
Download and print the approval letter once issued (usually within a few business days). Present it with your passport and yellow fever certificate at the port of entry to receive the visa.
· Print approval letter· Show at entry
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry, with a blank page
required
Approved Uganda eVisa / approval letter (printed)
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (valid 10 days after vaccination)
required
Recent passport-size colour photograph (digital upload)
required
Scan of passport bio-data page
required
Proof of accommodation / hotel booking
recommended
Return or onward flight ticket
recommended
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel itinerary or invitation/recommendation letter if requested
optional
Travel/medical insurance
optional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist eVisa (single entry)USD 50Standard tourist visa, 90-day validity and stay
Transit eVisaUSD 50For transit or stays under 7 days; single entry
East Africa Tourist VisaUSD 100Multiple entry across Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda; 90 days
Bank/processing surchargeApprox. USD 1-3Non-refundable card/bank charge added at payment
Total estimateUSD 50USD 103incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy/consulate application
Several business days to weeks
Possible via a Ugandan diplomatic mission, but slower and unnecessary now that the eVisa is mandatory and online.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism / safari and gorilla trekking
Uganda's national parks and mountain gorilla trekking are the leading draw for French visitors.
High
/02
Visiting friends and relatives
Trips to see family or friends resident in Uganda.
Medium
/03
Business and conferences
Short business meetings or events (business eVisa, also USD 50).
Medium
/04
Multi-country East Africa tour
Combined trips to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda using the East Africa Tourist Visa.
Medium
/05
Transit
Short stopovers under 7 days using the transit eVisa.
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 · major
France to Uganda route verified
Confirmed against Uganda's official Electronic Visa/Permit Application System and immigration service: French ordinary passport holders need a single-entry Tourist eVisa (USD 50, 90-day validity/stay) obtained online before travel, with mandatory yellow fever vaccination. Verdict: eVisa.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a French citizen get a visa on arrival in Uganda?
No. Since Uganda's 2016 mandatory online policy, visa-prone travellers including French citizens must apply and pay for the eVisa online before travel. You then collect the visa at the port of entry by showing your approval letter.
How much does the Uganda tourist eVisa cost?+
Is yellow fever vaccination required?+
How long can I stay in Uganda on the tourist eVisa?+
Which website should I use to apply?+
Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply?+
/11 — Passport tools

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