Uganda Visa for French Citizens
French citizens need an e-Visa to visit Uganda. The single-entry tourist e-Visa costs $50, is valid for 90 days, and is applied for online at visas.immigration.go.ug. The East Africa Tourist Visa ($100) covers Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda with multiple entries for 90 days. Apply at least one week before travel. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travelers entering Uganda.
Visa At a Glance
- Visa Type
- e-Visa
- Best Option
- Single-entry e-Visa ($50) or East Africa Tourist Visa ($100)
- Cost
- $50
- Processing
- 3-5 days
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entries
- Single
E-Visa Application
RecommendedCost
$50
Processing
3-5 business days
Stay Permitted
90 days
Entries
Single
How to Apply for E-Visa
Go to visas.immigration.go.ug and create an account
Select 'Ordinary/Tourist Visa' ($50) or 'East Africa Tourist Visa' ($100)
Fill in the application form
Upload passport-size photo, passport bio page scan, and yellow fever certificate
Upload return/onward flight ticket and proof of accommodation
Pay $50 (or $100 for East Africa visa) via credit card
Wait 3-5 business days for approval
Print the e-Visa approval letter
Requirements
E-Visa Documents
- Valid French passport (6+ months validity beyond entry, 2 blank pages)
- Passport-size photo (digital, white background)
- Scanned passport bio page
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
At Immigration
What to Present
- •Valid French passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
- •Printed e-Visa approval letter
- •Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- •Return or onward flight ticket
- •Proof of accommodation
Tips
- •Print your e-Visa approval letter
- •Yellow fever certificate is always checked at immigration
- •Have your accommodation details ready
Typical processing time: 10-20 minutes
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting the yellow fever certificate (mandatory for entry)
- Not printing the e-Visa approval letter
- Passport with fewer than 6 months validity
Frequently Asked Questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Yes. An e-Visa ($50) applied for online at visas.immigration.go.ug is required.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine?
Yes. Mandatory for ALL travelers. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before arrival.