How to Apply for Transit Visa in Uganda

This Visa is granted to travelers transiting through Uganda to a third country and it is granted for a maximum of 7 days and is not extendable. How to Apply for Transit Visa in Uganda

Where to apply: available online through the Immigration portal

Requirements to Apply for Transit Visa in Uganda

1. Attachments
   1. Copy of the passport (Bio-data page) with at least 6 months validity
   2. Copy of recent Passport size Photo graph
   3. Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
   4. A letter stating reason for transit and country of destination
   5. Proof of permission to enter the country of destination

Fees to Apply for Transit Visa in Uganda

USD 50.

1. Visa Fees are non-refundable and all payments are subject to a bank charge.
2. Language; all documents attached should be in English.
3. Any other documents may be required during processing.

Validity

The visa is valid for only 7 days and cannot be extended with the country if it expires

Here is How to Apply for Transit Visa in Uganda

• Step 1: Log into the Immigration Portal and select start new application
• Step 2: Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
• Step 3: Select the visa or permit type, category and sub category
• Step 4: Complete the application form
• Step 5: Upload the required documents; a six-digit application ID eg. (234790123) is automatically generated as the reference number
• Step 6: Make payment for applications that require prepayment.
• Step 7: Upon approval, for application that don’t require top up payment, an approval letter will be generated and emailed to the applicant on the home page
• Step 8: Upon approval, make a top up payment for applications that require a top up payment. After payment an approval letter is generated and emailed to the client
• Step 9: Report to the immigration office/ border for biometric capture with all documents uploaded, payment receipts, approval letter and passport

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