🇺🇬 Uganda visa requirements for Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian travellers

Short tourist or visit trip on an ordinary passport. Reviewed 11 October 2026.

Nigerian passport holders need a visa or eVisa before travelling; Ghanaian, Kenyan passport holders can enter without a visa or get one on arrival.

Do I need a visa for Uganda?

Passport	Entry for a short visit
Ghanaian passport	No visa needed Visa exempt
Kenyan passport	No visa needed Visa exempt (EAC)
Nigerian passport	Apply online Apply online before travel

Uganda visa fees

Ghana and Kenya exempt; Nigeria tourist visa USD 50

Follow the online instructions

Apply before travel where a visa is required

Where to apply

Use the official immigration portal if a visa is required; otherwise its consular route. Passport exemptions override a generic application fee.

Tourist visa — Uganda immigration

Entry count is grant-specific: use the visa or approval actually issued. No blanket single or multiple entitlement is stated.

Before you go

Known as "the Pearl of Africa"; English and Swahili are official and Luganda is widely spoken in Kampala. Greetings are warm and can be long; politeness and patience are valued.

Do

Take time over greetings
Use licensed boda-boda (motorbike taxi) apps and wear a helmet
Book gorilla permits through the Uganda Wildlife Authority

Don't

Don't photograph military or police
Don't show public displays of affection
Don't buy wildlife products

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