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Uganda passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Uganda passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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35Visa-free
36eVisa
28Visa on arrival
99Visa required

Uganda passport at a glance

With a Uganda passport you can enter 35 destinations visa-free and 28 with a visa on arrival, so 63 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 36 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 99 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Uganda

Do Uganda passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Uganda passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Uganda passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa16131113
Asia491820
Europe00243
North America10229
Oceania4325
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Uganda passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 35
eVisa 36
Visa on arrival 28
Visa required 99

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Uganda passport holders visit without a visa?

Uganda passport holders can visit 35 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, Kenya, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 28 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 63 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Uganda passport holders?

28 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Uganda passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Senegal, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau, Bangladesh and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Uganda passport holders travel with an eVisa?

36 destinations let Uganda passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Uganda passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Uganda passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Uganda passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Uganda passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Uganda passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Uganda passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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