Uganda

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For New Zealand Passport Holder

Tourist/Business Visa                      : On arrival visa or online visa available if only visiting Uganda

                                                       : If visiting Kenya or Rwanda, apply for East Africa Visa in advance.

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If you require a VISA, please refer to the below

Following information are related to all nationalities (except working holiday visa)

Tourist Visa

Passport Valid for 6 months beyond period of stay
Visa Form Download here
Photograph – Passport size Passport sized photo with sign on back
Visa Validity
  • 3 months single entry visa
  • 6 months multiple entry visa
  • Must enter within visa validity
Duration of stay 1-3 months
Documents required
  • Valid passport
  • Travel Itinerary 
Additional documents

For Multiple entry visa

  • Valid Police clearance from Interpol or home country
  • Proof entries and exits into Uganda in the last one year
  • Recommendation letter from referee one (1) in Uganda
  • Cover Letter stating reasons for Multiple Entry
Visa fees

AUD$150 Single entry.
AUD$250 Multi entry.

Visa Assist can arrange the above fees in required format and currency and invoice back. NZD 20 as bank fees applies
Visa Processing time 10 Working days
Health info

Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)

Cholera certificate recommended

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Business Visa

Passport Valid for 6 months beyond period of stay
Visa Form Download here
Photograph – Passport size Passport sized photo with sign on back
Visa Validity
  • 3 months single entry visa
  • 6 months multiple entry visa
  • Must enter within visa validity
Duration of stay 1-3 months
Documents required
  • Valid passport
  • Travel Itinerary 
  • Valid passport
  • Copy of the passport (bio-data page)
  • Copy of the security bond
  • Clearance letter from Interpol or home country
  • Copy of trading licence
  • Copy of certified Bank statement ( last three months)
  • Copy of income Tax clearence
Additional documents

For Multiple entry visa

  • Valid Police clearance from Interpol or home country
  • Proof entries and exits into Uganda in the last one year
  • Recommendation letter from referee one (1) in Uganda
  • Cover Letter stating reasons for Multiple Entry
Visa fees

AUD$150 Single entry.
AUD$250 Multi entry.

Visa Assist can arrange the above fees in required format and currency and invoice back. NZD 20 as bank fees applies
Visa Processing time 10 Working days
Health info

Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)

Cholera certificate recommended

Click here for more info

Normal Processing Fees for Australia-based Embassies/Consulates

First applicant $ 170
Second applicant $ 120
Every additional applicant $ 90
Group of 8 persons or more $ 100 per person
Supplement for Urgent Processing  NZD 175 per lodgement (irrespective of the number of applications in one submission)

Embassy details

Uganda High Commission in Canberra

7 Dunoon Street, Canberra, ACT 2606, Australia

Tel: +61 2 6286 1234; +61 2 6290 7300; +61 2 6290 7301; +61 2 6290 7303

Email: ugandahc@velocitynet.com.au

Website: www.ugandahighcommission.org

Level 28, 1 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Tel: +61 2 9265 3061

Email: cox@eakin.com.au

Website: www.eakin.com.au