German, Swiss, Austrian, and most other foreigners require a visa to enter the African country. Visa exemptions for Uganda are only available to citizens of the following countries: Angola, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Burundi, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Jamaica, Kenya, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Rwanda, Zambia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Vanuatu, Cyprus.

As far as known, at some border crossings such as Entebbe Airport, German tourists have the opportunity to obtain a visa upon arrival for stays of up to 30 days. However, both the Ugandan authorities and the Foreign Office advise obtaining visas before traveling. Especially for non-tourist travel purposes, it is advisable to arrange the visa in advance to prevent problems at the border crossing. Some airlines may check the presence of visas with their passengers before boarding.

Visas applied for before the trip to Uganda generally allow stays of up to 90 days. In individual cases, the data on the visa note must be observed. 

Visas for Uganda are usually valid for up to 90 days and for a single entry or up to 180 days for multiple entries, depending on the travel itinerary. The validity period describes the time within which entry must take place. The maximum stay of 90 days remains unaffected. Those needing a visa for a single entry should apply for it at least 3 months before departure. Otherwise, it is possible for the entry permit to expire before crossing the border.

The consular processing time is typically 10 to 15 working days. When applying through König Tours, you will find the offered processing times in the booking mask. Public holidays in Germany and Uganda as well as shipping times for documents should be considered when planning the trip.

No, the Uganda Embassy in Berlin no longer accepts visa applications. Visa applications are processed through designated consular providers.

For the visa application, a normal, colored passport photo is sufficient according to the current standards. However, we recommend submitting a biometric passport photo if possible, as consulate requirements can change at very short notice.</p>

The visa application for Uganda should be filled out in English.

Airport transit is visa-free if travelers have valid tickets for their onward flight, depart within 24 hours, and do not leave the airport transit area during their stay in Uganda. However, a visa is required for land transits.

Yes, minors - including toddlers and babies - require their own visa and passport for entry. Ugandan immigration authorities accept child passports with photos. It is particularly important to ensure that the youngest travelers can be clearly identified in the passport photo.

For identification documents, a minimum validity of 6 months at the time of entry into Uganda is required.

Generally, a yellow fever vaccination is recommended for all travelers from the 9th month of life onwards. Proof of a valid yellow fever vaccination must be included when applying for a visa for Uganda. Vaccination is mandatory for those entering from a yellow fever area - e.g. from a neighboring state of Uganda - or whose passport indicates a stay in such an area. Visitors are advised to consult a doctor well in advance of their departure and, if necessary, update their basic protection. 

For combined trips to the three African neighboring countries, there is the option to apply for the so-called East Africa Visa, valid for stays of up to a total of 90 days in all three states. Usually, the East Africa Visa is to be applied for in the country where the first entry takes place. König Tours will gladly assist you with your East Africa visas.

For information on visa fees, please refer to our price overview for Uganda.