Quick answer: Every Uganda eVisa application uploads 2 core documents — a clear passport biopage scan (all text readable, MRZ included) and a recent white-background photo. The travel purpose you select decides the extra attachments: flight ticket and accommodation for tourism, invitation letters for family and conference visits, a medical support document for treatment, a transit letter for transit, and police clearance + referee letter + cover letter + travel proof for multiple-entry.
Uganda's online visa has no visas issued on arrival — the document set is what immigration actually reviews, and incomplete or unreadable attachments are the most common reason applications stall. Attachments must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation, and immigration may request additional documents during processing.
Core Requirements — All Applicants
1. Passport biopage scan
A clear coloured scan with all text visible, including the MRZ — the two lines of characters at the bottom edge. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
2. Digital photograph
A recent passport-style photo of yourself against a plain white background, full face visible.
Extra Documents by Travel Purpose
Pick the purpose you're selecting in the application:
Tourism
Confirmed flight ticket with arrival and departure dates · tour plan/itinerary · accommodation details.
Family visit
Visiting a foreign national: host's immigration status, invitation letter, return ticket. Relatives of Ugandan nationals: no extras.
Medical treatment
Medical support document from the hospital or healthcare facility in Uganda.
Conference / meetings
Invitation letter from the organiser or host company stating the event and its business address in Uganda.
Transit
Transit letter stating the travel purpose and final destination, plus photo taken within the last 6 months.
Other purposes
Cover letter for the general purpose; returning citizens and residents need no extra documents.
Multiple-Entry extras (any purpose)
- Cover letter stating the reasons for multiple entries
- Valid police clearance from Interpol or your home country
- Recommendation letter from referee one (resident of Uganda)
- Proof of previous entries/exits into Uganda within the last 1 year
Yellow fever update (2 October 2026): a yellow fever vaccination certificate is no longer mandatory for entry into Uganda and is not requested on the application portal. WHO still recommends vaccination for travelers visiting risk areas.
Uganda eVisa Requirements FAQs
What documents are required for a Uganda eVisa?
Every application submits two core documents: a clear coloured scan of the passport biopage with all text visible including the MRZ, and a recent digital photograph against a plain white background. Everything else depends on the travel purpose selected in the application.
What are the passport requirements for a Uganda eVisa?
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival in Uganda, and the uploaded biopage scan must show every line of text clearly, including the two lines of characters along the bottom edge (the machine-readable zone).
What documents does a Uganda tourist visa require?
A single-entry tourist application adds a confirmed flight ticket with arrival and departure dates, the tour plan or itinerary, and accommodation details for the stay. A multiple-entry tourist file additionally asks for a cover letter, a police clearance certificate and a recommendation letter from a referee resident in Uganda.
What extra documents do the other eVisa purposes need?
Family visit to a foreign national: the host's immigration status, an invitation letter and a return ticket. Medical treatment: a medical support document from the treating hospital or facility. Conference: an invitation letter from the event organiser. Transit: a transit letter showing the travel purpose and final destination. The general 'Other' purpose: a cover letter.
Do I still need a yellow fever certificate for Uganda?
As of 2 October 2026 a yellow fever vaccination certificate is no longer mandatory for entry into Uganda and is not requested on the application portal. The WHO still recommends vaccination for travelers visiting risk areas, so confirm any airline or onward-country rules separately.
Content Disclaimer: This information was last updated in October 2026. Verify the up to date information with the appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines before travelling.