Visa to enter the country?

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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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

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Thank you!

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Hey Cathleen

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

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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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Thanks for taking the time to answer!

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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/

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Thanks!

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