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Uganda Passport Visa Requirements

Discover where Uganda passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.

Global Rank
#67
Visa-Free Destinations
47
34
Visa-Free
51
E-Visa
13
Visa on Arrival
96
Visa Required

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# Country Visa Status Notes
1 Afghanistan Visa Required -
2 Albania E-Visa
Notes
Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.
3 Algeria Visa Required -
4 Andorra Visa Required -
5 Angola Visa Required -
6 Antigua and Barbuda Visa Free -
7 Argentina Visa Required
Notes
The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Ugandan citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America.
8 Armenia Visa Required -
9 Australia and territories Visa Required
Notes
May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
10 Austria Visa Required -
11 Azerbaijan Visa Required -
12 Bahamas Visa Free -
13 Bahrain E-Visa -
14 Bangladesh Visa on Arrival -
15 Barbados Visa Free -
16 Belarus Visa Required -
17 Belgium Visa Required -
18 Belize Visa Free -
19 Benin Visa Free -
20 Bhutan E-Visa
Notes
Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee
21 Bolivia E-Visa -
22 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Required -
23 Botswana Visa Free -
24 Brazil Visa Required -
25 Brunei Visa Required -
26 Bulgaria Visa Required -
27 Burkina Faso E-Visa -
28 Burundi Visa Free -
29 Cabo Verde Visa on Arrival
Notes
Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival.
30 Cambodia E-Visa -
31 Cameroon E-Visa -
32 Canada Visa Required
Notes
US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free
33 Central African Republic Visa Required -
34 Chad Visa Required -
35 Chile Visa Required -
36 China Visa Required -
37 Colombia E-Visa
Notes
May apply online.
38 Comoros Visa on Arrival -
39 Costa Rica Visa Required -
40 Cote d'Ivoire E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
41 Croatia Visa Required -
42 Cuba E-Visa -
43 Cyprus Visa Required -
44 Czechia Visa Required -
45 Denmark Visa Required -
46 Djibouti E-Visa -
47 Dominica Visa Free -
48 Dominican Republic Visa Required
Notes
Holders of a valid visa or a residence permit of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States may enter the Dominican Republic without a visa.
49 DR Congo Visa Free -
50 East Timor Visa on Arrival
Notes
At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only.
51 Ecuador Visa Free -
52 Egypt Visa Required -
53 El Salvador E-Visa -
54 Equatorial Guinea E-Visa -
55 Eritrea Visa Free -
56 Estonia Visa Required -
57 Eswatini Visa Free -
58 Ethiopia E-Visa
Notes
Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.
59 Fiji Visa Free -
60 Finland Visa Required -
61 France Visa Required -
62 Gabon E-Visa
Notes
Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
63 Gambia Visa Free
Notes
An entry clearance must be obtained from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel.
64 Georgia E-Visa
Notes
Visa is not required for up to 90 days if holding a valid visa or residency permit from EEA Member State, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, GCC member state, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Switzerland, USA or United Kingdom.
65 Germany Visa Required -
66 Ghana Visa Free -
67 Greece Visa Required -
68 Grenada Visa Free -
69 Guatemala Visa Required -
70 Guinea E-Visa -
71 Guinea-Bissau E-Visa -
72 Guyana Visa Required -
73 Haiti Visa Free -
74 Honduras Visa Required -
75 Hungary Visa Required -
76 Iceland Visa Required -
77 India E-Visa
Notes
e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports or 5 designated seaports. An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
78 Indonesia E-Visa -
79 Iran E-Visa -
80 Iraq E-Visa -
81 Ireland Visa Required -
82 Israel Visa Required -
83 Italy Visa Required -
84 Jamaica Visa Free -
85 Japan Visa Required
Notes
Eligible for an e-Visa if residing in one these countries Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. May apply online
86 Jordan Visa Required -
87 Kazakhstan E-Visa -
88 Kenya Visa Free -
89 Kiribati Visa on Arrival -
90 Kuwait Visa Required
Notes
e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions: To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa
91 Kyrgyzstan E-Visa
Notes
Electronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
92 Laos E-Visa
Notes
18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
93 Latvia Visa Required -
94 Lebanon Visa Required
Notes
In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale).
95 Lesotho Visa Free -
96 Liberia E-Visa -
97 Libya E-Visa -
98 Liechtenstein Visa Required -
99 Lithuania Visa Required -
100 Luxembourg Visa Required -
101 Madagascar E-Visa -
102 Malawi Visa Free -
103 Malaysia Visa Free -
104 Maldives Visa on Arrival -
105 Mali Visa Required -
106 Malta Visa Required -
107 Marshall Islands Visa Required -
108 Mauritania E-Visa -
109 Mauritius Visa Free -
110 Mexico Visa Required
Notes
Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa
111 Micronesia Visa Free -
112 Moldova E-Visa
Notes
visa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US
113 Monaco Visa Required -
114 Mongolia E-Visa -
115 Montenegro Visa Required
Notes
Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa. Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days
116 Morocco Visa Required
Notes
May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates.
117 Mozambique Visa Free -
118 Myanmar E-Visa
Notes
eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. eVisa is available for tourism only.
119 Namibia E-Visa -
120 Nauru Visa Required -
121 Nepal E-Visa -
122 Netherlands Visa Required -
123 New Zealand Visa Required
Notes
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
124 Nicaragua Visa on Arrival -
125 Niger Visa Required -
126 Nigeria E-Visa -
127 North Korea Visa Required -
128 North Macedonia Visa Required -
129 Norway Visa Required -
130 Oman E-Visa -
131 Pakistan E-Visa
Notes
Online Visa eligible.
132 Palau Visa on Arrival -
133 Panama Visa Required -
134 Papua New Guinea E-Visa
Notes
May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary"
135 Paraguay Visa Required -
136 Peru Visa Required -
137 Philippines Visa Free -
138 Poland Visa Required -
139 Portugal Visa Required -
140 Qatar E-Visa -
141 Republic of the Congo Visa Required -
142 Romania Visa Required -
143 Russia Visa Required -
144 Rwanda Visa Free -
145 Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa Required -
146 Saint Lucia Visa on Arrival -
147 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa Free -
148 Samoa Visa on Arrival -
149 San Marino Visa Required -
150 Sao Tome and Principe E-Visa -
151 Saudi Arabia E-Visa -
152 Senegal Visa on Arrival -
153 Serbia Visa Required -
154 Seychelles Visa on Arrival -
155 Sierra Leone E-Visa -
156 Singapore Visa Free -
157 Slovakia Visa Required -
158 Slovenia Visa Required -
159 Solomon Islands Visa Required -
160 Somalia E-Visa -
161 South Africa E-Visa
Notes
eVisa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport.
162 South Korea Visa Required -
163 South Sudan Visa Free -
164 Spain Visa Required -
165 Sri Lanka E-Visa
Notes
The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period. Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa): SAARC - USD 35 Non SAARC - USD 75 e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee. If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
166 Sudan Visa Required -
167 Suriname E-Visa -
168 Sweden Visa Required -
169 Switzerland Visa Required -
170 Syria E-Visa -
171 Taiwan Visa Required -
172 Tajikistan Visa Required -
173 Tanzania Visa Free -
174 Thailand E-Visa -
175 Togo E-Visa -
176 Tonga Visa Required -
177 Trinidad and Tobago Visa Required -
178 Tunisia Visa Required -
179 Turkey Visa Required -
180 Turkmenistan Visa Required
Notes
Eligible for a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days if having a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
181 Tuvalu Visa on Arrival -
182 Ukraine Visa Required -
183 United Arab Emirates E-Visa -
184 United Kingdom and Crown dependencies Visa Required -
185 United States Visa Required -
186 Uruguay Visa Required -
187 Uzbekistan Visa Required -
188 Vanuatu Visa Free -
189 Vatican City Visa Required
Notes
Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
190 Venezuela Visa Required -
191 Vietnam E-Visa
Notes
Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc
192 Yemen Visa Required -
193 Zambia Visa Free -
194 Zimbabwe Visa Free -

Destinations by Region

Asia 46 countries
Europe 44 countries
Africa 51 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 13 countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can Uganda passport holders visit visa-free?
Uganda passport holders can visit 47 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Uganda passport?
The Uganda passport is ranked #67 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Uganda citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Uganda citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Uganda citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.