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Uganda eVisa Validity Period

Complete guide to Uganda eVisa validity periods, stay duration, and entry conditions. Understand how long your visa is valid and plan your Uganda trip accordingly.

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Uganda eVisa Validity Period Explained

Understanding your Uganda eVisa validity period is crucial for planning your trip and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations. The validity period determines when you can enter Uganda and how long you can stay. This comprehensive guide explains all aspects of eVisa validity, from entry windows to stay duration and extension options.

Key Validity Information
  • Entry validity: 90 days from visa issue date
  • Stay duration: Up to 90 days from entry date
  • Entry type: Single entry (most common)
  • Extension possible: Can be extended within Uganda
  • Overstay penalties: $30 USD per day fine

Types of Validity Periods

Entry Validity Period

  • Duration: 90 days from issue
  • Purpose: Window to enter Uganda
  • Flexibility: Enter any time within period
  • Expiry: Cannot enter after expiry
  • Non-extendable: Must enter before expiry

Stay Duration

  • Duration: Up to 90 days from entry
  • Starts: From actual entry date
  • Maximum: 90 consecutive days
  • Flexible: Can leave earlier
  • Extendable: Can be extended in Uganda

Single Entry Visa

  • Entries: One entry only
  • Re-entry: Not permitted
  • Exit final: Leaving Uganda ends visa
  • New visa needed: For return visits
  • Most common: Standard eVisa type

Multiple Entry Visa

  • Entries: Multiple entries allowed
  • Re-entry: Can exit and return
  • Validity: Within overall validity period
  • Special cases: Limited availability
  • Higher fee: Additional cost applies

Validity Period by Visa Type

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Standard Validity Periods

Tourist eVisa

90 days entry validity, 90 days stay

Business eVisa

90 days entry validity, 90 days stay

Transit eVisa

90 days entry validity, 7 days stay

East African Tourist

90 days entry validity, 90 days total stay

Visa Type Entry Validity Stay Duration Entry Type Extension
Tourist eVisa 90 days from issue Up to 90 days Single entry Yes, up to 90 days
Business eVisa 90 days from issue Up to 90 days Single entry Yes, up to 90 days
Transit eVisa 90 days from issue Up to 7 days Single entry Limited extension
East African Tourist 90 days from issue 90 days total Multiple (3 countries) No extension

Understanding Entry and Stay Dates

How Entry Validity Works:
  • Issue date: When your eVisa is approved and issued
  • Entry window: 90 days from issue date to enter Uganda
  • Flexibility: You can enter any time within this 90-day window
  • Expiry: After 90 days, you cannot enter Uganda with this visa
  • No extension: Entry validity cannot be extended
Example:

Visa issued: January 1, 2025
Entry validity expires: March 31, 2025
Must enter by: March 31, 2025

How Stay Duration Works:
  • Starts counting: From your actual entry date into Uganda
  • Maximum stay: Up to 90 days from entry (for tourist/business)
  • Continuous stay: Days are counted consecutively
  • Early departure: You can leave before the 90 days expire
  • Extension possible: Can be extended within Uganda
Example:

Entry date: February 15, 2025
Stay expires: May 16, 2025
Must leave by: May 16, 2025

Scenario 1: Early Entry
  • Visa issued: January 1, 2025
  • Entry validity expires: March 31, 2025
  • Actual entry: January 15, 2025
  • Stay expires: April 15, 2025
Scenario 2: Late Entry
  • Visa issued: January 1, 2025
  • Entry validity expires: March 31, 2025
  • Actual entry: March 25, 2025
  • Stay expires: June 23, 2025
Scenario 3: Last-Day Entry
  • Visa issued: January 1, 2025
  • Entry validity expires: March 31, 2025
  • Actual entry: March 31, 2025
  • Stay expires: June 29, 2025

Visa Extension Options

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Extension Process

  • Where to apply: Uganda Immigration Office, Kampala
  • When to apply: Before current visa expires
  • Extension period: Up to 90 additional days
  • Fee: $50 USD for extension
  • Processing time: 3-5 business days
  • Required documents: Passport, current visa, application form

Extension Requirements and Process

1

Prepare Documents

Gather your passport, current visa approval letter, completed extension application form, and passport photos. Ensure all documents are valid and complete.

2

Visit Immigration Office

Go to the Uganda Immigration Office in Kampala before your current visa expires. Apply at least 5-7 days before expiry to allow processing time.

3

Submit Application

Submit your extension application with all required documents and pay the extension fee. Receive a receipt and reference number for tracking.

4

Wait for Processing

Wait for processing which typically takes 3-5 business days. You may be given a temporary permit to stay while processing is completed.

5

Collect Extended Visa

Return to collect your extended visa or permit. Verify all details are correct and understand your new departure deadline.

Overstay Consequences and Penalties

Overstay Penalties
  • Daily fine: $30 USD per day of overstay
  • Payment required: Must pay before departure
  • Immigration record: Overstay recorded in system
  • Future applications: May affect future visa applications
  • Detention risk: Possible detention for long overstays
Overstay Duration Daily Fine Total Fine Example Additional Consequences
1-7 days $30 USD/day $30-210 USD Warning, payment required
8-30 days $30 USD/day $240-900 USD Immigration record, future scrutiny
31-90 days $30 USD/day $930-2,700 USD Serious violation, possible ban
Over 90 days $30 USD/day $2,700+ USD Deportation risk, entry ban

Planning Your Trip Within Validity Period

Best Practices

  • Apply early: Apply 2-4 weeks before intended travel
  • Flexible dates: Keep travel dates flexible within validity
  • Buffer time: Plan departure with buffer before expiry
  • Extension planning: Consider extension needs early
  • Document tracking: Keep track of all important dates

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Late application: Applying too close to travel date
  • Ignoring expiry: Not tracking visa expiry dates
  • Overstay assumption: Assuming grace period exists
  • Extension delay: Waiting too long to apply for extension
  • Date confusion: Confusing entry validity with stay duration

Special Validity Considerations

Special Rules for East African Tourist Visa:
  • Total validity: 90 days from first entry into any of the three countries
  • Countries covered: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda
  • Multiple entries: Can move between the three countries
  • Time sharing: 90 days total across all three countries
  • No extension: Cannot be extended beyond 90 days
  • Single application: One visa for all three countries

Transit Visa Special Conditions:
  • Short stay: Maximum 7 days in Uganda
  • Purpose limitation: Only for transit/stopover
  • Onward travel: Must have confirmed onward ticket
  • No tourism: Cannot be used for tourism activities
  • Limited extension: Very limited extension possibilities
  • Airport transit: May not require entry into Uganda

Business Visa Considerations:
  • Same duration: 90 days stay like tourist visa
  • Purpose compliance: Must be used for business purposes only
  • Extension possible: Can be extended for business needs
  • Work limitation: Does not permit employment
  • Meeting attendance: For meetings, conferences, negotiations
  • Documentation: May require business invitation letters
Pro Tips for Managing Validity Period
  • Set calendar reminders for important dates (entry deadline, stay expiry)
  • Take photos of your visa approval letter showing validity dates
  • Plan your itinerary with buffer time before expiry
  • Research extension procedures before traveling if you might need them
  • Keep track of entry and exit dates for future reference
  • Consider travel insurance that covers visa-related issues

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Validity Quick Reference

Entry Validity: 90 days from issue
Stay Duration: Up to 90 days
Entry Type: Single entry
Extension: Up to 90 days
Overstay Fine: $30 USD/day

Important Dates Tracker

Visa Issue Date

When your eVisa is approved

Entry Deadline

90 days from issue date

Entry Date

When you enter Uganda

Departure Deadline

90 days from entry

Visa Types Validity

Tourist eVisa

90 days entry, 90 days stay

Business eVisa

90 days entry, 90 days stay

Transit eVisa

90 days entry, 7 days stay

East African Tourist

90 days total for 3 countries

Extension Information

Extension Details

Uganda Immigration Office, Kampala

Apply before current visa expires

$50 USD extension fee

3-5 business days processing

Required Documents

Original passport

Current visa approval

Extension application form

Passport photos

Overstay Penalties

Overstay Consequences

$30 USD per day fine

Immigration record

Future visa impact

Possible detention

Avoid Overstay

Track expiry dates

Book departure in advance

Apply for extension early

Related Information

Frequently Asked Questions About eVisa Validity Period

Your Uganda eVisa has two validity periods: 90 days from the issue date to enter Uganda, and up to 90 days stay from your entry date. You must enter Uganda within 90 days of visa approval, and once you enter, you can stay for up to 90 days.

If you don't enter Uganda within 90 days of your eVisa approval, your visa expires and becomes invalid. You cannot enter Uganda with an expired visa and will need to apply for a new eVisa if you still want to travel to Uganda.

You cannot extend the entry validity period (90 days to enter), but you can extend your stay duration once you're in Uganda. Visit the Uganda Immigration Office in Kampala to apply for a stay extension of up to 90 additional days for $50 USD.

The penalty for overstaying your Uganda eVisa is $30 USD per day. This fine must be paid before you can leave Uganda. Overstaying also creates an immigration record that may affect future visa applications to Uganda or other countries.

Most Uganda eVisas are single entry, meaning you can enter Uganda once and if you leave, the visa becomes invalid. Multiple entry visas are available in special circumstances but are not common for tourist or business eVisas.

The 90-day stay period is calculated from your actual entry date into Uganda, not from the visa issue date. For example, if you enter Uganda on March 1st, your 90-day stay expires on May 30th, regardless of when your visa was issued.

No, most Uganda eVisas are single entry only. Once you leave Uganda, your visa becomes invalid and you cannot re-enter with the same visa. You would need to apply for a new eVisa for any subsequent visits to Uganda.

Your eVisa is linked to your specific passport number. If your passport expires or you get a new passport, your eVisa becomes invalid. You would need to apply for a new eVisa with your new passport information.

Apply for your Uganda eVisa 2-4 weeks before your intended travel date. This gives you time for processing (2-7 business days) while ensuring you don't apply too early and waste part of your 90-day entry validity period.

Yes, the East African Tourist Visa allows 90 days total across Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda combined. You can move between these three countries, but your total stay across all three cannot exceed 90 days from your first entry into any of them.

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