Uganda Visa RequirementsFor Canada passport holders
Canadian passport holders can apply for a Ugandan eVisa online for $50 USD, valid for a 90-day stay.
Canada passport holders must apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) online before traveling to Uganda.
Apply through the Uganda immigration eVisa portal at visas.immigration.go.ug. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Required documents include a scanned passport, digital photo, travel itinerary, accommodation confirmation, and yellow fever certificate. Print the eVisa approval to present at Entebbe International Airport.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Canada to Uganda: What You Need to Know
Uganda is a landlocked East African nation renowned for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Murchison Falls National Park, and Lake Victoria. Canada and Uganda maintain diplomatic relations. The Government of Canada advises exercising a high degree of caution due to crime, political tensions, and terrorism risk in border regions.
Practical Tips
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry. Malaria is endemic; take prophylaxis and use insect repellent. The Ugandan shilling (UGX) is the currency. Book gorilla trekking permits ($700 USD per person) well in advance through Uganda Wildlife Authority as they sell out months ahead. The equatorial climate means rain year-round; pack layers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Canadians apply for a Uganda eVisa?
Apply at visas.immigration.go.ug. The fee is $50 USD and processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Required documents include a passport scan, digital photo, travel itinerary, accommodation booking, and yellow fever certificate. Print the eVisa to present at Entebbe International Airport.
Is yellow fever vaccination required for Uganda?
Yes. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all travelers entering Uganda. It will be checked at immigration. All other routine vaccinations should be up to date, and malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended as malaria is endemic throughout Uganda.
How much do gorilla trekking permits cost in Uganda, and how do you book them?
Mountain gorilla trekking permits in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest cost $700 USD per person per trek. Book directly through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) at ugandawildlife.org. Permits sell out months in advance, particularly for peak season (June to September, December to February). Only 8 trekkers are allowed per gorilla family per day.
What other wildlife can Canadians see in Uganda?
Beyond gorillas, Uganda is exceptional for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, shoebill stork sightings in Murchison Falls or Bwindi, the tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Nile crocodiles and hippos along the Nile River. Uganda is often called the Pearl of Africa for its biodiversity.