Visa Application
You must apply online 2 WEEKS BEFORE DEPARTURE to obtain an entry visa: https://visas.immigration.go.ug
Visa will expire 90 days from the application date.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
You must have the following:
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Valid passport (saved as a .pdf or .jpeg)
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Copy of your yellow fever vaccine card (saved as a .pdf or .jpeg)
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A return flight information
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Passport photo (saved as .jpeg - take a cropped screenshot of the photo that is on your passport)
You will need to upload scans of the above required documents. You will pay for your visa online ($51.50). Please be prepared to do so.
TO BEGIN:
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Click the Red Button: Start a New Application
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Read and Accept Disclaimer
STEP 1 APPLICATION TYPE:
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Visa or Permit Type: Select Visa
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Category: Select Uganda Ordinary/Tourist Visa
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Subcategory: Select Single Entry
Supporting documents:
You only need the following scanned copies of these files to be uploaded later in the process. Minimum file size is 5 KB and max file size is 250 KB.
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Recent Passport-size Photograph (You can use a cropped screenshot of the photo that is in your passport)
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Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever)
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Passport bio-data page (.jpeg or pdf copy of your passport)
Note: You DO NOT need any of the other supporting documents listed in this section. An invitation letter IS NOT required.
If you bring in a substantial number of items for Show Mercy, we will give you with a letter to show the Uganda customs officials.
STEP 2 FILL THE FORM:
Group data: LEAVE BLANK. Don’t select anything.
Personal Data: Enter your personal information.
Passport data:
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Passport Type: Select Ordinary Passport
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Passport Number: Enter Number from Passport
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Date of Issue and Date of Expiry: Found on your passport
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Issuing Country: Found on your passport
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Place of Issue: Found on your passport
Other data:
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Address in Uganda: Show Mercy at Field of Dreams Wakiso, Bella, 0706357332
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Travel history: Enter countries you've visited or type "NONE"
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Purpose of Visit: Tourism *** DO NOT SELECT "FRIENDS" or "MISSIONARY"
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Date of arrival: Enter DAY-MONTH-YEAR
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Point of Entry to have visa personalized: Entebbe
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Duration of stay: Enter number of days you will be in Uganda
STEP 3 ADD DOCUMENTS
You will upload your passport, passport photo, yellow fever, and return ticket home. (The minimum file size is 5 KB. The maximum file size is 250 KB)
STEP 4 SUBMIT
Once the application is complete, WAIT for the screen to pop up a payment option. Then complete the payment using your credit card.
IMPORTANT: Save a screenshot of the application id number and receipt of the payment.
Please submit your application at least two weeks before your departure date. After you apply, you will receive a confirmation email with a barcode attached within a few days. Please print the barcode email and bring it with you. Your visa application will be saved in the database in preparation for your arrival in Entebbe.
