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China → Uganda: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

eVisa required

Uganda requires an eVisa for China citizens before travel.

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Uganda Tourist Visa – Single Entry

    Single-entry visa for tourism, medical treatment, business meetings, study or family visits; granted for up to 3 months.
    Who fits: Foreign travelers visiting Uganda for tourism, medical treatment, business meetings/conferences, study or family visits.
    Gov fees: USD 50 (single entry). — Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to a bank charge. Confirm the amount with the issuing office.
    Apply online (Uganda Immigration portal) https://www.visas.immigration.go.ug/#/apply

    Documents

    • Tourism: passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
    • Tourism: tour plan
    • Tourism: travel itinerary / booking
    • Tourism: recent passport-size photograph
    • Tourism: hotel booking or reservation (or provide an address if other accommodation)
    • Business (meetings, conferences): passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
    • Business: letter of invitation with clear address and clearly stating the business in Uganda
    • Business: recent passport-size photograph taken in the last 6 months
    • Business: immigration status of the host if an individual
    • Studies: passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
    • Studies: letter of invitation from the school
    • Studies: recent passport-size photograph
    • Studies: admission letter from the school
    • Studies: status of the host in Uganda
    • Family visit: passport copy (bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
    • Family visit: letter of invitation
    • Family visit: immigration status of the host
    • Family visit: recent passport-size photograph
    • Family visit: hotel booking or reservation (or provide an address if other accommodation)
    • Family visit: status of the host in Uganda

    FAQ

    How long is the Uganda tourist visa valid?
    It is a single-entry visa granted for up to 3 months, and the approval authorisation is valid for 90 days from approval, so travel must occur within that window.

    Can the tourist visa be extended?
    Yes. The initial period granted at entry may be extended by 60 days in up to 2 intervals, online or manually at DCIC headquarters and regional offices.

    Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
    DCIC announced that a yellow fever vaccination certificate is no longer mandatory for entry into Uganda; check the latest official notice before travel.

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