VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Visa Section at the Uganda High Commission is open to the public Monday
to Friday from 10:00a.m. to 1:00pm only (except on Public Holidays in Uganda
and the United Kingdom). The period for processing a visa application is
one working day
(i.e. 24 hours and collection is on the next working day between 11:00a.m
and 1:00p.m).
Applications for visas may be submitted by mail or in person. A
stamped, self addressed and registered envelope must be included with
applications submitted by mail.
Applicants are advised to submit their completed applications well in
advance of the proposed date of departure.
VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR:
A. ALL PASSPORTS
(INCLUDING UK RED PASSPORT HOLDERS):
1.
One duly filled application form by each applicant.
2.
One passport size photograph attached to each application form.
3.
Passport valid for at least one year from the proposed date of entry (w.e.f
June 2011).
4.
Correct visa fee (£25 for single entry visa & £65 for six-month multiple
entry visa).
5.
Letter of invitation/introduction, if travelling on business.
6.
Applicants may be requested to submit additional supporting documentation.
B. UK TRAVEL DOCUMENT HOLDERS (BLUE/BROWN)
1.
One
duly filled application form by each applicant.
2.
One passport size photograph attached to each application form.
3.
Travel Document valid for at least one year from the proposed date of entry
(w.e.f June 2011).
4.
Correct visa fee (£25 for single entry visa & £65 for six-month multiple
entry visa).
5.
Invitation letter from Ugandan company or friends.
6.
Photocopies of invitee’s passport (Pages 1, 45 and data page with picture)
to be faxed from Uganda.
7.
Applicant’s Bank Statements for the last three months.
8.
Sponsor’s Bank Statements for the last three months.
9.
Evidence of travel arrangements (booking details).
10.
Leave Approval Letter from your UK employer/educational institution.
11.
Applicant’s utility bills (i.e. Gas, Electricity, Water, and Residence
Telephone).
12.
Please note that in addition to these requirements, you may be required to
give additional information by way of interview.
UK Travel Document holders
are advised not to purchase a ticket before obtaining a visa.
Visa processing time for UK Travel Document holders is within 5 working
days.
Visa Fees:
Single entry visa:
A Single entry visa is valid for three months from the date of issue and
costs £25 (in the UK) or $50 (at entry point in Uganda).
Visa fees must be paid in cash (exact money please) or a postal money order
payable to UGANDA HIGH COMMISSION,
on submission of visa application. Cheques are not accepted. Please note
that the visa fee is non-refundable.
Please note that failure to complete the application form fully may result
in the issuance of a visa being delayed or refused.
Multiple entry visa:
A
six-month multiple entry visa costs £65 (sixty five pounds). Other
categories of multiple entry visas (12 months, 24 months & 36 months) can be
applied for at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Kampala. Information on
these other categories can be got on the Ministry of Internal Affairs’
website:
www.mia.go.ug.
LIST OF COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE TO PAY FOR A VISA TO ENTER
UGANDA:
Angola, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus,
Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Italy (Diplomatic Passport holders only),
Jamaica, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius,
Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands,
St. Vincent and Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Vanuatu, Zambia and
Zimbabwe.
Nationals of these countries are issued
gratis (free of charge) visas upon their arrival.
IMMIGRATION
INFORMATION FOR INTENDING VISITORS TO UGANDA
1.
Uganda visas may be obtained at Uganda missions abroad or on arrival at the
country’s
exit /entry stations.
2.
Entry
should be made only through the country’s gazetted ports of entry/exit.
3.
Every visitor will be required to carry a passport with validity beyond one
year
(w.e.f June 2011).
4.
All arriving visitors will be required to fill in arrival declaration cards
on arrival. The cards are available at the arrival lounge.
5.
No arriving visitor should carry or convey substances or goods prohibited by
customs. (Contact Uganda Revenue Authority website:
www.ura.go.ug
for
details on prohibited
substances under the
“Customs Tax Guides” tab).
6.
Visitors should not overstay their visa validity otherwise they will be
subjected to a fine of U$ 30 per day and other appropriate legal action.
7.
Where visitors seek to stay longer than the period granted on arrival,
extension of the period should be sought from the Immigration Headquarters
in Kampala before expiry
of the initial
visitor’s pass.
8.
All visitors must comply with immigration legislation and other national
laws of the country during their stay in Uganda.
Please visit the
Ministry of Internal Affairs’ website:
www.mia.go.ug
for information
on how to apply for:
1.
Work permits
·
Class A (Government Diplomatic Service)
·
Class A2 (Government Contracts)
·
Class B (investment in Agriculture)
·
Class C (Mining)
·
Class D(Business and Trade)
·
Class E (Manufacturers)
·
Class F (Professional)
·
Class G 1 (volunteers, NGO workers, Missionaries)
·
Class G 2 (Employees)
·
Change of employment
2.
Certificate of residence
3.
Dependant
pass