Uganda has officially confirmed that citizens from all over 40 countries can enter Uganda without a visa, although the allowed citizens from those countries should meet the standards at the entrance point.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, the government has listed those countries whose nationals are allowed in the country.
Immigration officials say similar requirements are needed for visitors to apply under visa-free arrangements when entering Uganda.
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Countries that have visa-free entry to Uganda
Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Republic of Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Hong Kong SAR.
Immigration authorities said nationals from these countries can travel to Uganda without first applying for a visa. Additionally, they will instead be processed by immigration officers upon arrival at the border.
Authorities say the visa exemption policy is intended to promote tourism, trade, and diplomatic relations while maintaining proper immigration control at the country’s borders.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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