Uganda Implements Online e-Visa

Classic Africa Safaris would like to notify their valued trade partners that guests wishing to visit Uganda must now apply for their visas online by following the link below:

https://www.visas.immigration.go.ug/

Step 1: Choose the type of visa: “Ordinary” (single entry) and East Africa Tourist Visa (valid for travel between Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) are the most common.

Step 2: Fill out the requested personal and travel information. CAS’ office address is required in the form: Classic  Africa Safaris, Plot number M, 77 Erica Magala Road, Entebbe, Uganda
Tel:+256 -414-320-121 or +256-772-642-527

Step 3: Upload clear copies of current passport, yellow fever certificate and a passport photo. For an East Africa Tourist visa, a travel itinerary and proof of return ticket must also be submitted.

Step 4: Once the online application form is completed and submitted, the applicant will receive a bar-coded email notification of approval. This can take 3 or more days. Once received, this bar-coded email should be printed and brought to Uganda for presentation upon arrival.

Upon arrival at any border (entry point), the bar-coded email along with passport and original yellow fever certificate must be presented. The Immigration officer will scan the barcode, take fingerprints and a photograph and collect the $100 visa fee ($USD cash only, in excellent condition and dated 2006 or later). The visa will be printed and pasted into the passport.

NOTE: The online system and obtaining visas on arrival are working CONCURRENTLY. Visas will be available on arrival until July 31, 2016. After this date, all visas must be obtained online using the E-Visa system. [Update July 27: While it has widely been reported that visas will be available on arrival only until July 31, 2016, CAS have confirmed with the Ministry of Internal Affairs that the online system & visas on arrival will work concurrently until further notice, until the E-Visa system is working flawlessly. However, we recommend your guests utilize the E-Visa system moving forward to be safe]. 

Any questions, please contact Hilda Komugisha at gm@classicafricasafaris.travel or Phil Ward at phil.ward3@juno.com.