FULL LIST: All 21 African Countries Granted Visa-Free Access to Uganda

The government of Uganda has introduced a new visa policy that allows citizens from 40 countries to enter the country without first applying for a visa.

Under the new arrangement, travellers from the selected countries can visit Uganda and remain in the country for up to three months for tourism or business purposes without going through the usual visa application process.

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Officials say the measure is designed to simplify travel, promote tourism, and strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between Uganda and partner nations.

In a statement shared on social media, the Ugandan government said the policy reflects its commitment to strengthening cross-border relations.

The government said;

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Nationals from the following 21 African countries can now enter Uganda without a visa:

• Kenya

• Tanzania

• Rwanda

• Uganda

• Burundi

• South Sudan

• Seychelles

• Mauritius

• Mozambique

• Zambia

• Zimbabwe

• Malawi

• Botswana

• Lesotho

• Madagascar

• Comoros

• Eritrea

• Gambia

• Sierra Leone

• Ghana

• Eswatini

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Travellers from these countries must still present a valid passport and other travel documents when arriving in Uganda.

In addition to the African nations listed above, several countries outside Africa are also eligible for visa-free travel to Uganda. These include:

• Ireland

• Jamaica

• Antigua and Barbuda

• Bahamas

• Barbados

• Belize

• Cyprus

• Fiji

• Grenada

• Malaysia

• Malta

• Singapore

• Solomon Islands

• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

• Tonga

• Trinidad and Tobago

• United Arab Emirates

• Vanuatu

• Hong Kong

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However, travellers from the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom are not included in the visa-free arrangement and must still apply for visas before travelling to Uganda.

Uganda has also updated rules regarding diplomatic and official passport holders. Nationals from several countries can now enter Uganda without visas when travelling on diplomatic passports.

These countries include:

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• Algeria

• Cuba

• Egypt

• Ethiopia

• India

• Iran

• Russia

• Senegal

• South Africa

• Turkey

• Venezuela

• Vietnam

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Ugandan officials say the policy is intended to encourage high-level diplomatic engagement and cooperation between Uganda and these countries.

Overall, the visa-free entry policy is expected to make travel to Uganda easier, while also strengthening the country’s position as a destination for tourism, investment, and regional integration.