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COMING TO UGANDA

Coming to Uganda
Directorate of Citizenship and
Immigration Control
65/67 Old Port Bell Road
Kampala
Toll Free: 0800 199003
+256 417 346100
mail@immigration.go.ug
www.immigration.go.ug
@GCICUganda (f t i)

Any person intending to enter into Uganda should do so only for lawful purposes and in
accordance with national immigration laws, guidelines and formalities. Foreign nationals
intending to enter Uganda for purposes of employment should comply with requirements
for expatriate employment in Uganda
ENTRY & DEPARTURE HEALTH DECLARATION FORM
Effective 14th November 2022; the government of the Republic of Uganda has issued
the following directives with immediate effect on health measures at all points of entry
and departure. All travellers are required to fill out the Ministry of Health Uganda digital
health declaration form within 24 hours of travel for all departures and arrivals. Use the
link below to download the form for entry and departure
https://poe-screening.health.go.ug

COVID-19
All travellers should hold a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate or negative PCR test
with a sample taken at most 72 hours prior to the first port of embarkation, en-route to
Uganda. Children below the age of 5 years are exempted from completing this form.
For more updated information:
www.muzungubloguganda.com/travel-tips/travel-health/latest-covid-19-health-measure
s-entebbe-airport-uganda/

VISAS
Ugandan immigration policies are not always consistently applied and may change
without notice. Travellers should pay close attention to the validity of their visa or
special pass to avoid fines or travel interruptions. A passport valid for six months
beyond the date of entry is required. Visas are no longer available at Entebbe Airport
upon arrival and these must be applied and paid for onlne via the Immigration Uganda
website. Airline companies may also require travellers to have a visa before boarding.
VISA FEES
The current fee for a three-month tourist single entry visa obtained upon arrival at
Entebbe International Airport is $50.00. US$ 100 for multiple entries: Valid for 6 months
from the date of arrival. Please note that the visa fee is non-refundable. Travellers
entering Uganda via land border crossings may face various entry procedures. All
documents attached should be in English. Other documents may be required during the
process

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