United States passport to Uganda
e-Visa for United States passport holders.
United StatesUgandaShort staye-Visa
United States passport holders need an e-visa for Uganda, applied for online before travelling.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Uganda — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Uganda's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the e-visa you are issued
- Uganda passports in United States
- Visa required
- Getting in
- Apply on Uganda's official e-visa portal rather than a third-party site that charges extra, allow a few working days at least, and keep the approval to show at the border.
Long stay
Staying in Uganda longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 8 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored ×3
- Investment
- Freelance / self-employed
- Retirement
- Student
- Family
Your passport
Easier nearby with United States passports
The closest countries we cover that let United States passport holders in with less paperwork than Uganda does.
What changes
United States and Uganda side by side
| United States | Uganda | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Washington D.C. | Kampala |
| Languages | English | English, Swahili |
| Currency | US Dollar | Ugandan Shilling |
| GDP per person (2025) | $90,027 | $1,206 |
| Population | 341.8M | 51.4M |
GDP and population: World Bank.