New Uganda Visa-free entry for 40 countries, excluding US and EU
## Uganda Implements Visa-Free Entry for 40 Countries
Uganda Implements Visa-Free Entry for 40 Countries
Uganda has introduced a visa-free entry policy for nationals of 40 countries, excluding the United States and European Union nations.
Nationals from the specified countries can travel to Uganda without obtaining a visa and stay for up to three months for tourism or business purposes.
African Countries Benefiting from the Policy
The African countries included in the visa-free entry list are:
Kenya Tanzania Rwanda Burundi South Sudan Seychelles Mauritius Mozambique Zambia Zimbabwe Malawi Botswana Lesotho Madagascar Comoros Eritrea Gambia Sierra Leone Ghana Eswatini
Travelers from other countries will need to apply for a visa and await approval for entry into Uganda.
The Ugandan government has stated that this measure aims to enhance regional cooperation, tourism, trade, and interpersonal connections.
Uganda has introduced a visa-free entry policy for nationals of 40 countries, excluding the United States and European Union nations.
Non-African Countries Granted Visa-Free Entry
The following non-African countries are also included in the visa-free policy:
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 SAR
The United States, European Union countries, and the United Kingdom are excluded from this visa-free entry policy.
These changes reflect a response to the United States' decision, effective Tue, Jan 21, 2026, to impose stricter visa regulations on Uganda. This includes a refundable $15,000 bond for B1/B2 visas, a three-month validity period, and restricted multiple entries.
Uganda has also limited the issuance of diplomatic travel documents to nationals from specific countries, which now include:
Algeria Cuba Egypt Ethiopia India Iran Russia Senegal South Africa Turkey (for diplomats only) Venezuela Vietnam
This policy is designed to support official visits and enhance high-level cooperation.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
