Uganda for citizens of Ethiopia

🔑 How to enter to Uganda from Ethiopia

To enter Uganda, Ethiopian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Uganda, check whether your Ethiopian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Uganda and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Ethiopian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Ethiopian passport.

✅ Requirements for Ethiopian citizens to visit Uganda with tourist visa

• Ethiopian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Uganda. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Ethiopian citizens on the territory of Uganda is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Ethiopia must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Uganda.

A Ugandan tourist visa is required for Ethiopian citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Uganda, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Ugandan tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Uganda tourist visa from Ethiopia

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Ethiopia require a visa to visit the Uganda?

   Ethiopian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Uganda.

2. What happens if a Ethiopian passport holder stays in Uganda longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Uganda is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Uganda is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Ethiopia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Uganda without a visa?

   Ugandan immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Ethiopian citizens to enter Uganda without a visa?

   Ethiopian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Uganda.

5. Can Ethiopian work or study during the visa-free stay in Uganda?

   The Uganda visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Uganda Ethiopian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.