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Overview

Explore Uganda...​ 

Uganda is a diverse East African country known for its stunning landscapes, including the source of the Nile, rich wildlife like mountain gorillas, and its welcoming people, earning it the title of "The Pearl of Africa."

Fun Fact: Did you know Uganda is home to over 1,100 bird species - almost half of Africa’s total! It's a paradise for birdwatchers, with varied landscapes that attract both rare and vibrant species.

Ugandan Flag

5-7hrs

Average Flight Time

Kampala

Capital City of Uganda

Swahili & English

Official Languages

Ugandan Shilling & U.S. Dollar

The currencies used in Uganda are the Ugandan shilling (UGX) and U.S. dollar (USD). The shilling was introduced in 1966 to replace the East African shilling.  

Africa

Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent, covering approximately 20% of the Earth’s surface and situated primarily between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Made up of 54 recognised countries, Africa is renowned for its diverse cultures, rich history, and vast natural resources, including the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, and the Serengeti Plain. The continent is cut almost equally in two by the Equator, meaning most of Africa lies within the tropical region, bounded on the north by the Tropic of Cancer and on the south by the Tropic of Capricorn.

GST -1

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Uganda has a tropical climate with warm, humid lowland areas and cooler temperatures in higher elevations, especially in the Rwenzori Mountains. 

The country experiences two rainy seasons - long rains from March to May and short rains from October to December - while the dry season runs from June to September.

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Country Code: +256

Emergency Contact Numbers

 999        999        999

Visa Guidelines

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Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.

Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Uganda.

If your child holds multiple passports and plans to travel with one, while their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip!

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after entry into Uganda

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

Citizens of thirty-eight countries do not require a visa to enter Uganda. To confirm if your child is visa-exempt, please click here. All other nationalities will need to apply for a tourist visa to enter Uganda.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.   

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Tourist - eVisa

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • 90 days from the date of issue

Length of Stay

  • Up to 90 days

Application Form

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Uganda, Abu Dhabi

  •  +971 2 665 9931
  •  Contact Form
  •  Villa 17, West 17/02 Al Falah Street 9, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Consulate General of Uganda, Dubai

  •  +256 417 102300 / +256 414 257525
  •  [email protected]
  •  Villa 86, 26C Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE

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three brown giraffe standing on road during daytime
black gorilla in green leaves
high-angle photography of lake at the forest
people walking beside stores

This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.