Visa to enter the country?

6POSTS

8 years ago

Hello-

I will be traveling to Uganda soon for an adoption. I will be living one year there. The internet says one must apply for a Visa beforehand and have it in hand to enter the country. My adoption agency says you can obtain a Visa at the airport upon entry. Can anyone enlighten me? If one must obtain it FIRST (via internet) then how does one do 'Visa runs' when the Visa expires after 3 months? Please advise, thanks!!! Most countries just issue the Visa upon arrival. But I don't want to get stuck without.

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stumpy Laos Expert

18028POSTS

8 years ago

From my time in Africa, you will need to get a visa before you arrive.
The online system is available for this.

There are multiple entry visas available. Additional documentation is needed for these visas. Check this site for information. https://uganda.visahq.com

You could also contact the US Embassy in Uganda https://ug.usembassy.gov

kathleenbow New member

6POSTS

8 years ago

Thank you!

muhebwaedgar Member

21POSTS

8 years ago

Hey Cathleen

I am Ugandan. In case you need help , can assist in any way you want once you get here.
Regards.

CharlieBeau Active member

50POSTS

8 years ago

Although in theory all Ugandan tourist visas must be applied for in advance online – and paid for online since May 2017 – you can still apply in person at Entebbe Airport.

I have written extensively about this on my blog Diary of a Muzungu. See comments too.

muzungubloguganda.com/2016/07/ugandan-visas-online/

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kathleenbow New member

6POSTS

8 years ago

Thanks for taking the time to answer!

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IvaNammanda Member

1POSTS

8 years ago

Hi,
Since May 2017, Uganda Immigration started online visa applications, You can apply for your Visa through Uganda Immigration website here https://visas.immigration.go.ug/

kathleenbow New member

6POSTS

8 years ago

Thanks!

billykapo Active member

69POSTS

8 years ago

Hey there, hope you got helped. ...if not, call ***

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