Visa to enter the country?

Member since 12 September 2017

kathleenbowNew member17 November 2017 22:00:21

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聽 beforehand and have it in hand to enter the country. My adoption agency says you can obtain a Visa at the airport upon entry.聽 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.

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert18 November 2017 19:02:13

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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.聽

You could also contact the US Embassy in Uganda

kathleenbow New member

Member since 12 September 2017

kathleenbowNew member18 November 2017 22:20:06

Thank you!

muhebwaedgar Member

Member since 28 September 2017

muhebwaedgarMember06 December 2017 10:52:07

Hey Cathleen

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

CharlieBeau Active member

Member since 13 August 2011

CharlieBeauActive member07 December 2017 10:15:15

Although in theory all Ugandan tourist visas must be applied for in advance online 鈥� and paid for online since May 2017 鈥� 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/

kathleenbow New member

Member since 12 September 2017

kathleenbowNew member07 December 2017 15:07:18

Thanks for taking the time to answer!

IvaNammanda Member

Member since 30 December 2016

IvaNammandaMember14 December 2017 08:55:24

Hi,
Since May 2017, Uganda Immigration started online visa applications, You can apply for your Visa through Uganda Immigration website here

kathleenbow New member

Member since 12 September 2017

kathleenbowNew member14 December 2017 14:54:45

Thanks!

billykapo Active member

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billykapoActive member15 December 2017 00:47:41

Hey there,聽 hope you got helped. ...if not,聽 call ***

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