In June 2016, The Republic of Uganda launched the e-Visa. It must be obtained before entering the country. All travelers transiting through Uganda for a period not exceeding 2 days in Total are eligible to apply for the visa. Applicants are required to have a confirmed onward booking from Uganda to a third country or other acceptable plans to depart Uganda within 2 days after arrival.
Travelers who use the Transit e-Visa program apply, pay a fee online and receive their electronic visa online before traveling to Uganda. The e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within Uganda. Applicants will receive their visas via email, after filling the application form with the necessary information, and once the online credit card payment is completed.
Required Documents to Apply
Last Page of Passport (if applicable)
Applicant Photo
Passport Personal Details Scan
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Important Instructions
The Uganda Transit e-Visa is valid for 2 days after arrival.
The applicant must be outside the Republic of Uganda at the time of application.
The applicant must not have any other current Uganda visa.
The applicantās passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry to Uganda.
This visa cannot be changed to a work visa while inside the Republic of Uganda.
You are required to print out and carry this travel authorization with you, as you will be required to present it at the point of entry.
The applicant must arrive with the same passport with which they applied for the Transit e-Visa.
This e-Visa is for travelers transiting through Uganda for a period not exceeding 2 days in Total. Applicants are required to have a confirmed onward booking from Uganda to a third country or other acceptable plans to depart Uganda within 2 days after arrival.
The Uganda Transit e-Visa costs USD 51.50. Additionally, there is a service fee of USD 35.00 which include the standard processing. For rush processing and super rush processing the service fee is USD 65.00 and USD 100.00, respectively.
It is not mandatory but it is recommended. The barcode present in the approval letter will be used for accessing your application at the point of entry, so bringing it printed will speed up the final approval process.
The maximum number of days allowed with a Transit e-Visa is Single Entry. This means that your layover/transit time in Uganda cannot exceed this period.
The final approval is done at the selected point of entry or at the Immigration Office. Be aware that if your are out of Uganda is mandatory to present a valid visa approval letter for entering in Uganda. Any other permit does not allow you to enter the country.
The world is a melting pot of different culture, traditions, customs, and practices. It goes without saying that you need to learn about them if you are seeking to do business with a foreign country. Doing some research is a sign of respect for the other party involved, but it can also make your trip successful from the start. You may find some habits a bit odd, and some of them are hard to understand, but you need to read about the business mentality of a particular country before you decide to go there and close a deal.
Uganda is no different. It has its own business etiquette just like any other country. In order to succeed in your endeavors, you need to learn how to behave, the dos and donāts, and some knowledge about their culture cannot hurt either. Below you will find what you need to know before engaging in business with a Ugandan company.
You should not have trouble in communicating with the Ugandan delegation since English is a well-spoken language in the business world. Swahili and Lugandan are also spoken, you do not have to worry about learning them. It is recommended, however, that you learn some greeting formulas in the official language. It is a sign of respect, and the Ugandan delegation will appreciate your effort.
Ugandan companies will value getting to know you first before engaging in business. They need to develop a strong relationship with you before trusting you, so expect many questions about your background and about your family. This may not be how things work in your country of origin, but people in Uganda are warm, and they need to know who they are getting into bed with. Answer the questions with patience and a smile on your face, and you will win their hearts in no time.
Do not expect things to be over in a short amount of time. Ugandan people like to take their time before reaching a conclusion. They will discuss your offer extensively, and sometimes multiple meetings are required. Again, you need to express patience and understanding. Do not try to hard sell your pitch or to rush anyone since you may come off as aggressive. The opportunity will go away shortly after that.
As for the dress code, the meeting will always take place between well-dressed people. A suit and a tie are necessary, although more informal meeting can be performed in a buttoned-down shirt. However, make sure that you always look neat since it is a sign of discipline. For some reason, Ugandan people like discipline and good organizational skills. The way you dress can say a lot about you. Women should never wear dresses or skirts that are too tight, and if you go on a business trip to rural Uganda as a woman, your skirt or dress should fall below the knees.
During the negotiations, you will get the same treatment you offer. If you prove that you are dedicated to your partnership, and you make all the efforts for a good outcome, the Ugandan delegation will do the same. Premium consensus is preferred in Uganda, and the discussions may take a while before a decision is made. However, as long as you do your part well, you can expect a positive outcome way before you get an answer.
As for greetings, a firm handshake should be more than enough, but there are some rules for shaking the hand of a woman. If the Ugandan delegation includes a woman, you should never initiate the handshake. You need to wait for the woman to extend her arm. If she does not, you need to nod or bow your head for acknowledgment. You need to show that you have seen the woman and greet her. You should never ever ignore her, even if she does not want to shake your hand.
Punctuality is an important aspect of Ugandaās business world. Everyone needs to be on time, especially you. However, senior members of the delegation may arrive a little late, but that should not be construed as a sign of disrespect. Quite the contrary, actually. It is a display of seniority.
During a business with a Ugandan delegation, you may sometimes be confused about what the Ugandans are talking. They sometimes communicate indirectly, and they use proverbs or sayings to make a point. Do not let that throw you off and base your understanding on body language and facial expressions as well. It may take a little while to learn how to read between the lines, but you will get the hang of it. You can make jokes from time to time, should the opportunity arise, but sarcasm is never received well in Uganda, so you should avoid it entirely.
People in Uganda do not exchange business cards when they are introduced. You can, however, do so if you like. Just make sure that one side of your credit card says the same thing as on the front in the official Ugandan language. It is a sign of respect, and the Ugandan delegation will appreciate your effort. The meetings usually do not have an agenda, and you will find yourself talking about unplanned topics. The discussion can sometimes be unpredictable, which is why you should be fully prepared for all your meetings.
When you are talking to someone on the delegation, you should never refer to him or her using the first name. You need to use titles like Mr. and Mrs. and keep in mind that some names include a traditional tribal name and a Christian name. The names in Uganda may be a bit difficult to pronounce and remember, but you should put all your effort into it. It is okay to ask someone how to pronounce a name, but once you are told, you should not ask again.
Uganda is an opening market, and many opportunities may arise. You should take advantage of that and pay them a visit. As long as you follow the simple rules above, you should have a very successful trip.
An e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within a certain country. The e-Visa is an alternative to visas issued at the ports of entry or visiting an embassy/consulate to obtain traditional paper visas.
e-Visas are linked electronically to the traveler's passport.
Our service starts with information. You can use our up-to-date visa requirements tool to search if you need a travel visa. It's as simple as telling us where you are from and where you are going. Based on this information we will tell you how much the visa costs, the number of entries, the start date and give you an action step such as applying directly on our site!
The best place to find this information is our visa requirement tool. Each country has different entry rules and visa fees. If you are in a rush you can also apply online and the form will give you this information as well.
It depends on the country issuing the visa. For many countries such as Australia ETA and Turkey e-Visa, the process can be done in 15 minutes through our rush service. For other countries such as the India tourist Visa, the process usually takes 24 hours. The exact time can be found on each application form. What we guarantee is that your application with iVisa will be the fastest way to apply anywhere.
We help you get your travel visa in the simplest and fastest way possible. Through easy-to-use online application forms and world-class 24/7 customer service, we make the whole visa process quick and simple! We also use best practices when it comes to protecting your data and credit card.
iVisa offers two types of Visa: Electronic visas (e-Visas) and traditional paper visas, based on your destination.
In addition, we also offer the following services/documents that are required by certain countries: ETA (electronic travel authorization), Tourist Cards, Visa on Arrival pre-registration/approval form, Tourist Invitation Letters, and Embassy Registration service.
Please note most countries offer the ability to process a travel visa without a service fee. The main reason we process thousands of travel visas per month is we save you time and frustration. Our service includes an easy to use website and application form. It is much easier to process your application with us especially for mobile users and large groups. We send all of our clients the visa days before travel. This is especially helpful for those passengers who purchase the visa months in advance. We also have a 24-hour customer service with professionals that are based in the United States and speak English. We accept multi-currencies and our website can be translated into over 20 languages. We believe our fee is worth your time and sanity but please note all governments do have their own "free" service.
If you have already applied on our site, please log in to your account and look for your order/application. An account is generated for you automatically after payment is received. Click the link in your confirmation email to set up a password or visit the log in page to set up the password and enter the account. Please note in most cases your visa will be delivered to you via email and can be found in your account after logging in.
This is a rare scenario. However, if your application gets rejected, we will issue you a full refund for the government fee and the processing fee under our 100% approval guarantee. This refund will be given via credit to be used for a future order.
If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us. Our customer service specialists will be more than glad to help you.
If we have not processed your visa, we can make changes without a problem. We do check your information for mistakes as well. If you have already processed your visa, If we have submitted your application to the appropriate government agencies, some will allow to make changes, while others do not. Please contact us immediately (preferably through chat) if you notice an error on your application.
Some countries may require proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever. You can see more info here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
It's the passengerĀ“s own responsibility to verify these regulations before traveling to the chosen country.
All visas grant travelers the permission to travel to a country's port of entry. Whether you are granted entry or not will be at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the entry point.
We know that our applicants can come across unexpected changes in their travel plans that may prevent them from traveling and therefore getting their visa. This is why we understand you may want to request a cancellation of your visa application and a credit for the amount paid. However, we will only approve the refund/credit if it follows our Refund policy guideline:
If your application has not been reviewed by our team, nor submitted to the government for approval, then you will receive a credit for the full amount of the iVisa processing fee and government fee(visa cost).
If your application has been reviewed by our team but has not yet been submitted to the government for approval, you will receive a credit for the full amount of the government fee (visa cost).
If your application has been submitted to the government for approval or a visa is already issued, unfortunately, no credit is available.
Our policy also applies to these circumstances:
If we make a mistake on your application, a 100% refund of the iVisa processing fee will be issued and we will process your visa again at no cost.
If you purchase rush or super rush processing additional fee and we do not deliver the travel document within the agreed timeframe, you will receive a credit for the iVisa rush or super rush processing fee.
If you miss your trip because iVisa does not deliver the travel document within the agreed timeframe, you will receive a full cash refund for the government fee and iVisa processing fee.
The exception to the clause above is if the government is the cause of the delay or your arrival date was sooner than our super rush processing time. In such case, you will receive a credit for the iVisa processing fee.
If for any reason, you are not satisfied with our services, please feel free to contact us. Under reasonable circumstances, we will grant a credit of the iVisa processing fee to be used for a future order.
When the visa has to be shipped to you, the processing times do not include this shipping time. It is from when we receive your application to obtaining the approval.
Most visas (e-Visas) are sent via email upon approval so shipping times will not apply.
All citizens from these territories applying through our website will have their application processed with the nationality/citizenship specified in their passport. As an example, a traveler from Puerto Rico will have their request processed as USA nationality. This does not apply to the travelers under the BOTC (British Overseas Territories Citizen) category according to the British Overseas Territories Act of 2002.
