If you are travelling on a United Arab Emirates passport, Uganda is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. Emirati travellers can complete the whole Uganda application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
range from US$90.00 to US$150.00, depending on the visa type
Processing
5 working days
Permitted stay
90 days or 7 days
Uganda grants online eligibility to UAE citizens across 3 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days), East Africa Evisa (Multiple Entries for 90 days), Transit Evisa (Single Entry for 7 days). Uganda currently supports Single Entry or Multiple Entries, with a permitted stay of 90 days or 7 days. Government fees range from US$90.00 to US$150.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 5 working days, with faster options around 2 working days.
Single Entry for 90 days
Duration
90 days
Processing
5 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$90.00
Multiple Entries for 90 days
Duration
90 days
Processing
5 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$150.00
UAE passports are strong, but destinations can still require an eVisa and a validity buffer beyond your stay — confirm both before booking. Fees are billed in US dollars, so Emirati applicants may see an AED conversion on their card. The most common avoidable mistake for UAE citizens: assuming the UAE passport’s wide access removes the eVisa step — some destinations still require it.
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Uganda immigration authorities close to your travel date.
United eVisa Editorial Team
Visa research & content review
The United eVisa Editorial Team compiles visa requirements, government fees, and processing details from official immigration sources and our destination database, then reviews each page for accuracy and updates it as rules change.