Uganda Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive in Uganda. You must apply for a visa online and print the authorisation letter to show at the border.
Uganda travel requirements at a glance
6 months from arrival
Apply online before travel
Show printed authorisation letter
East African tourist visa
Official source: GOV.UK Uganda entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- 6 months passport validity from arrival
- Visa required, apply online
- Print your letter of authorisation
- Ebola screening may apply
Passport validity for Uganda
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Uganda.
Count from the day you arrive, not the day you leave. If your passport expires sooner, renew it before you book.
Visas
You must have a visa to enter Uganda. Apply online and attach the required documents. You will be emailed a letter of authorisation with a barcode. Print it to show on arrival, where border officials will issue your visa.
You can also apply online for an East African tourist visa, which GOV.UK says costs 100 US dollars and allows multiple entries into Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda over 90 days.
Arriving and health
At Entebbe International Airport only passengers with tickets can enter the terminal, so anyone meeting you must wait outside.
Because of Ebola, Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, with limited exceptions. Some countries have extra health screening for travellers from Uganda.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Uganda?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Uganda.
Do I need a visa for Uganda?
Yes. GOV.UK says you must apply for a Uganda visa online before you travel.
Can I visit Kenya and Rwanda on the same visa as Uganda?
Yes, with an East African tourist visa. It allows multiple entries into Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda over 90 days.