Visa application / entry requirements: Uganda

AUTHORITY

SERVISUM Berlin

all German States, independent of residence


Every traveller must apply for an authorisation for a Visa on Arrival online before travelling. At the point of entry, further personal data (e.g. fingerprints) are then recorded and the visa is then entered into the passport.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA CATEGORIES

 

  • passport
    coloured copy of page with personal data, at least valid for 6 months after journey

  • passport picture
    biometric, photo requirments

  • yellow fever vaccination
    copy of vaccination certificate

    non-EU applicants: 
  • copy of valid residence permit for Germany 


    • FOR TOURIST VISA

    see minimum requirements above

    FOR BUSINESS VISA


    > SINGLE ENTRY
    additional to minimum requirements above

    • letter of invitation 
      of company in Uganda

    > MULTIPLE ENTRIES
    additional to minimum requirements above

    • letter of invitation 
      of company in Uganda

    • criminal record

    • letter of recommendation
      from two different references in Uganda

    • letter of declaration
      from applicant or employer regarding the reason for multiple entries


    FOR EAST AFRICAN VISA

    additional to minimum requirements above

    • itinerary
      or letter of Explanation About the onward journey to another country (Rwanda or Kenya)

    • return ticket

HANDLING TIME (nlow)
About one week 


Website of the embassy: https://berlin.mofa.go.ug/


Return to list of all visa applications


Please attach the SERVISUM-Order Form to your assignment for regular visa.

 
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Embassy fees

FÜR DEUTSCHE

$ 50

(3 Monate single)

$ 100

(6 od. 12 months multiple)

$ 150

(24 months multiple)

$ 100

(East Africa Visa)

E-Visa

We will be happy to obtain a Visa on Arrival for Uganda for you.

Please fill in the E-Visa Application Form linked below and send it to us by e-mail together with the following documents:

  • scan of your passport 
    coloured, first double page with personal data
  • passport picture
    coloured, biometric, no glasses
  • proof of yellow fever vaccination
  • booking confirmation of flight

    if business:
  • letter of invitation


    Depending on purpose of visit, further information might be required.

fees per person:
50,00 € to 150,00 (visa fee, depending on type of visa) 
+ 60,00 € (SERVISUM fee, plus VAT)
plus administration fee (4,50 €, incl. VAT, per order)

handling time: 
About one weeek

E-Visa Application Form