VISAS ISSUED BY THE EMBASSY

1. Uganda Tourist Visa for Japanese

-filled-out Uganda visa application form with signature (available at the Embassy or please click here to download the form).
-two (2) same passport-sized ID photos(3.5cm x 4.5cm)
-original passport not expiring 6 months from date of departure
-fee effective 22nd July 2016: JPY6,500 single entry visa valid for 3 months

2. Uganda Business Visa for Japanese

-filled-out Uganda visa application form with signature (available at the Embassy or please click here to download the form).
-two (2) same passport-sized ID photos(3.5cm x 4.5cm)
-original passport not expiring 6 months from date of departure
-Letter of invitation from Uganda OR Letter of recommendation from the Japanese company. For multiple entry visa, please indicate the estimated dates of entry (at least 2) to Uganda and the lengths of stay for each on the recommendation/invitation letter.
-fees effective 22nd July 2016:
JPY6,500 single entry visa valid for 3 months
JPY13,000 multiple entry visa valid for 6 months

3. Uganda Tourist / Business Visa for Non-Japanese

-filled-out Uganda visa application form with signature (available at the Embassy or please click here to download the form).
-two (2) same passport-sized ID photos(3.5cm x 4.5cm)
-original passport not expiring 6 months from date of departure
-Letter of invitation from Uganda AND Letter of recommendation from the Japanese company.For multiple entry visa, please indicate the estimated dates of entry (at least 2) to Uganda and the lengths of stay for each on the recommendation/invitation letter.
-fees effective 22nd July 2016:
JPY6,500 single entry visa valid for 3 months (Tourist or Business)
JPY13,000 multiple entry visa valid for 6 months (Business)

4. Diplomatic and Official Visa

Notes in Filling Out the Application Form for Uganda Visa:

-All spaces MUST be filled.
-For No. 5 (Occupation), it should have the position of the applicant in the company and name of the company where the applicant is working at.
-For No. 6 (Referees), this is someone in Japan who knows the applicant (family, relatives, friends or colleagues in the company)
-For No. 13 (Reason for Journey), the purpose MUST BE SPECIFIC as to the reason why the applicant is going to Uganda.
-For No. 15 (Any references in Uganda), someone in Uganda with whom the applicant is dealing with in Uganda, including name, address and telephone number of the receiving company.

5. East Africa Tourist Visa (Uganda-Rwanda-Kenya)

-filled-out East African Tourist Visa application form with signature (available at the Embassy or please click here to download the form).
-two (2) same passport-sized ID photos(3.5cm x 4.5cm, WHITE background, no glasses, scarf, hat)
-original passport not expiring 6 months from date of departure
-note written addressed to the Embassy requesting for visa with trip schedule included
-copy of Round trip ticket from Japan back to Japan
-copy of hotel reservation
-any additional supporting document
-fee: JPY 12,300

ACCEPTANCE OF UGANDA VISA OR EAST AFRICA TOURIST VISA APPLICATIONS BY THE EMBASSY

1. In Person: Monday to Thursday (except National Holidays both Uganda and Japan)
10:00-12:00, 14:00-16:30; Friday 10:00－12:00

2. By post

RELEASING OF VISA BY THE EMBASSY

1. In Person - We will inform you of the release date at the time of application.

2. By post (Letterpac+) or takkubin chakubarai (Pay on Delivery)
Please enclose additional JPY 520 for Letterpac+ and include a memo with "Letterpac+ requested", name, yubinbango, address, and phone number. If there is not enough money for postage, we will send the passport back to you by takkubin chakubarai (Pay on Delivery).

UGANDA E-VISA

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC), Ministry of Internal Affairs - Republic of Uganda, has completed the development of an electronic application and processing system for Visas, Entry Work Permits and Passes and it is up and running.

For more information, please visit the link: https://www.visas.immigration.go.ug/

Please take note of your application no that will come up in step 4 of your application process.

Please note that the Embassy of Uganda in Japan will still continue to issue visas using the current system until the e-immigration equipment is installed. Tour operators, airlines and the general public shall be informed when the Embassy is equipped.