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Uganda entry requirements
What you need to enter Uganda: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | eVisa | US$50 | Up to 90 days |
Most EU passports: Apply online at least 2 working days before travel; airlines may refuse boarding without it. The US$100 East Africa Tourist Visa also covers Kenya and Rwanda.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX)
- Languages
- English, Swahili, Luganda
- Plug types
- G
- Best time
- June to September and December to February
- Main airports
- Entebbe (EBB)
Plan your trip
Gorilla trekking in Uganda · best months
Highlights of Uganda
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Murchison Falls
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa); the fee is US$50.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Uganda?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Is there malaria in Uganda?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Uganda?
June to September and December to February is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Uganda?
The currency is the Ugandan shilling (UGX). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Uganda visa portal
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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