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Poland to Uganda visa requirements

Q: How much does the Uganda tourist visa cost?

The single-entry tourist eVisa is USD 50, plus a bank surcharge of about 3% for online card payment. Fees are non-refundable.

Q: Can I get a visa on arrival in Uganda?

No. Uganda requires visa-prone travellers, including Polish citizens, to apply and pay online in advance through the official portal. The visa is then endorsed in your passport on arrival.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Uganda?

Yes. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travellers entering Uganda and is checked on arrival.

Q: How long can I stay and how many entries do I get?

The standard tourist eVisa allows a stay of up to 90 days on a single entry. For multiple entries across Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, consider the East African Tourist Visa (USD 100).

Q: Which website should I use to apply?

Only the official government portal at visas.immigration.go.ug. Avoid third-party sites that charge extra service fees.

Polish passport holders need a visa for Uganda. The standard route is the single-entry Tourist eVisa (USD 50), applied for online before travel via the official portal visas.immigration.go.ug. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Poland (ordinary passport) is not on Uganda's visa-exempt list (35 countries/territories; the only EU members exempt are Cyprus, Ireland and Malta), so a visa is required. Uganda no longer offers an over-the-counter visa-on-arrival channel for visa-prone travellers: the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control requires all applicants to apply and pay online in advance through the official Electronic Visa/Permit Application System at visas.immigration.go.ug. Polish tourists apply for the Single-Entry Tourist Visa, which costs USD 50, permits a stay of up to 90 days, and is single entry. Online card payments carry a roughly 3% bank surcharge. Processing typically takes about 3-7 business days; travellers receive an electronic approval letter to print and present, with the visa endorsed in the passport on arrival. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory for everyone entering Uganda, and the passport must be valid for at least six months with a blank page. Travellers planning to also visit Kenya and Rwanda may instead choose the East African Tourist Visa (USD 100, multiple entry, 90 days). Uganda is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply. Verdict: visa required, delivered as an eVisa.

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.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourist eVisa (Single Entry) - applied online in advance

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 50 (+ ~3% online bank surcharge)

consular fee only

Processing time

Approx. 3-7 business days

standard track

Validity

Visa valid for entry within 3 months of issue; stay up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need the Tourist eVisa

As a Polish ordinary passport holder you are not visa-exempt. The correct category for a short tourist visit is the Single-Entry Tourist Visa, applied for online before you fly.

· Category: Tourist· Poland not visa-exempt

/02

Create an account on the official portal

Go to visas.immigration.go.ug and register an account. Apply only through this official government site; ignore look-alike commercial sites that add service fees.

· visas.immigration.go.ug· Official only

/03

Complete the application form

Fill in personal details, passport data, travel dates, accommodation/host details and purpose of visit, then select Tourist Visa (single entry).

· Tourist single entry

/04

Upload supporting documents

Upload a passport bio-data page, a recent passport photo, your yellow fever vaccination certificate, and where requested proof of accommodation or a return ticket.

· Passport· Photo· Yellow fever cert

/05

Pay the visa fee online

Pay USD 50 by Visa or Mastercard. A bank surcharge of about 3% applies. Fees are non-refundable.

· USD 50· Card only· Non-refundable

/06

Receive approval and travel

After about 3-7 business days you receive an electronic approval letter by email. Print it and present it with your passport on arrival, where the visa is endorsed.

· Print approval letter· Visa endorsed on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Poland -> Uganda · Tourist eVisa (Single Entry) - applied online in advance

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with a blank page

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

required

RequiredApproved Uganda eVisa approval 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-style photograph

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

required

RequiredPassport bio-data page scan for the online application

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

required

RequiredVisa or Mastercard for online payment (USD 50 + ~3%)

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

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation or host/invitation details

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

recommended

RecommendedReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

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

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance

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

recommended

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 Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control - Tourist Visa Uganda Electronic Visa/Permit Application System (official portal)Uganda NCIC - Mandatory Online Visa Applications for All Visa-Prone Travellers

Application link included: Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control - Tourist Visa

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Single-Entry Tourist eVisaUSD 50Standard short-stay tourist visa, valid for up to 90 days

Online payment bank surcharge~3% of feeApplied to card payments on the official portal

East African Tourist Visa (optional alternative)USD 100Multiple entry across Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda for 90 days

Total estimateUSD 50 — USD 52incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing

Approx. 3-7 business days

Apply online via the official portal; approval letter emailed once granted. Apply well before departure.

Apply early buffer

2-3 weeks before travel

Recommended lead time to absorb queries or document re-submission requests.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Poland is not on Uganda's visa-exempt list

Uganda exempts only about 35 countries/territories; among EU members only Cyprus, Ireland and Malta qualify, so Poland requires a visa.

High

/02

Mandatory online application

Uganda requires visa-prone travellers to apply and pay online in advance rather than relying on visa-on-arrival.

High

/03

Yellow fever certificate required

A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory for all travellers entering Uganda.

High

/04

Single entry only

The standard tourist eVisa is single entry; re-entry after leaving requires a new visa or the East African Tourist Visa.

Medium

/05

Use only the official portal

Many commercial sites charge inflated fees; only visas.immigration.go.ug is the government channel.

Medium

/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

Poland to Uganda route verified

Confirmed Poland ordinary passport holders require a visa, obtained as the USD 50 single-entry Tourist eVisa via the official portal visas.immigration.go.ug; yellow fever certificate mandatory; Poland not on the visa-exempt list.

/09 — The questions