Uganda Visa RequirementsFor Spain passport holders
Uganda requires Spanish citizens to obtain an eVisa before travel. Apply at visas.immigration.go.ug. Cost: USD 50 for a single-entry tourist visa valid for 90 days. Uganda is known as the "Pearl of Africa" for its extraordinary biodiversity.
Spain passport holders must apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) online before traveling to Uganda.
eVisa at visas.immigration.go.ug. Cost: USD 50. Processing: 2-3 business days. 90-day single entry. Gorilla permits: USD 700 per person per day (book 6-12 months in advance). Print the eVisa for arrival 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
Entry Conditions
Valid passport with 6 months validity, approved eVisa, yellow fever certificate, return ticket.
Fines and potential detention.
Required Documents
For Your Visa Application
Valid Spanish Passport
Passport with at least 6 months validity beyond planned departure from Uganda.
Digital Passport Photo
Recent color passport photo with white background. Required for eVisa application at visas.immigration.go.ug.
Required at Entry
eVisa Approval Letter
Print or save the eVisa approval. Present at Entebbe International Airport immigration.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
Required for entry into Uganda. This is strictly enforced at the airport. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel.
Return or Onward Ticket
Confirmed departure ticket from Uganda.
Gorilla Trekking Permit Recommended
Required for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Cost: USD 700 per person per day. Book 6-12 months in advance through Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).
Current Travel Situation
Spain to Uganda: What You Need to Know
Uganda is home to half the world's remaining mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (UNESCO). It also has chimpanzees (Kibale Forest), tree-climbing lions (Queen Elizabeth National Park), white-water rafting on the Nile source (Jinja), and the Rwenzori Mountains (UNESCO).
How to Get There
Entebbe International Airport receives flights from Europe via Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Brussels (Brussels Airlines). From Spain, connections via Nairobi (Kenya Airways) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines) reach Entebbe. Uganda is naturally combined with Rwanda (Kigali 2 hours from Kampala by road).
Money & Banking
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling (UGX). USD widely accepted for tourist transactions. Cards at Kampala hotels and upscale restaurants. Cash essential elsewhere. ATMs in Kampala and Entebbe. Uganda is moderately expensive due to gorilla permit costs but affordable for accommodation and food.
Practical Tips
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (mountain gorilla trekking - USD 700 permit), Kibale Forest National Park (chimpanzees), Queen Elizabeth National Park (tree-climbing lions, hippos, boat safari on Kazinga Channel), Murchison Falls National Park (dramatic Nile waterfall), and Jinja (Nile source rafting) are must-visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Yes, apply for an eVisa online ($50) at least 2 weeks before travel. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.
How do gorilla permits compare to Rwanda?
Uganda permits cost $700 vs Rwanda's $1,500. The experience is similar - both offer magical encounters with mountain gorillas.
Is Uganda safe for tourists?
Yes, tourist areas including national parks are safe. Avoid border areas with DRC and South Sudan. Normal urban precautions in Kampala.
What wildlife can I see?
Mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth NP, and traditional Big Five in several parks.
What is the best gorilla trekking experience?
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has the most gorilla families. Treks range from 30 minutes to 8 hours depending on gorilla location.