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title: Uganda visa for citizens of Guyana
description: "Citizens of Guyana need a visa for Uganda and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $50. Processing: Up to 5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Uganda visa for citizens of Guyana

Citizens of Guyana need a visa for Uganda and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://visas.immigration.go.ug

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Uganda eVisa · Tourist (Single Entry)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 5 days
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** equivalent to $500 USD

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the Uganda eVisa portal** — Visit visas.immigration.go.ug and sign up with your email address
2. **Complete the online application form** — Select visa category (tourist), enter your personal and travel details
3. **Upload the required documents** — Scanned passport bio page, photo, flight itinerary, yellow fever certificate, accommodation, proof of funds
4. **Pay the visa fee online** — Pay USD 50 by credit/debit card or via payment gateway on the portal
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing typically takes up to 5 business days; you may receive an approval email
6. **Receive eVisa by email and print a copy** — The approved eVisa is sent as a PDF; you must carry a printed copy for entry
7. **Present eVisa at Uganda border on arrival** — Immigration officers scan the barcode and stamp your passport

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (scanned bio page)** (Identity): Passport must have at least 6 months of remaining validity
- **Recent passport-size photo (matte, white background)** (Identity): JPG, maximum 1MB, taken within 3 months
- **Flight itinerary / round-trip ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for all travellers over 1 year of age
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or pay slips showing equivalent of $500 USD
- **Hotel booking / accommodation confirmation** (Travel): For each night of stay; if staying with friends, include invitation letter
- **Employment letter (if employed) or proof of studies** (Employment, optional): Optional for tourists but helps demonstrate ties to home country
- **Additional supporting documents (invitation, insurance etc.)** (Supporting, optional): Submit if applicable to your purpose of visit

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** equivalent to $500 USD
- Bank statement (last 3 months)
- Pay slips
- Sponsorship letter with bank statement

Digital or scanned statements are accepted

## Good to know

- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory; travellers without proof may be denied entry or quarantined.
- eVisa must be used within 90 days of issue; otherwise it expires unused.
- Single entry only; re-entry requires a new eVisa.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or unclear scanned passport bio page** — Ensure the photo and all details are readable; use a colour scan at 300 dpi.
- **Photo does not meet specifications (glare, wrong background, shadows)** — Use a professional passport photo service with matte white background.
- **Missing yellow fever certificate or invalid vaccination** — Get vaccinated at least 10 days before application and upload the correct certificate.
- **False or mismatched information in application** — Check all spelling and dates carefully; match exactly your passport details.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Guyana need a visa for Uganda?

Citizens of Guyana need a visa for Uganda and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: Uganda eVisa · Tourist (Single Entry).

### How long can citizens of Guyana stay in Uganda?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Uganda visa cost for citizens of Guyana?

Government fee: $50.

### How long does Uganda visa processing take?

Typically Up to 5 days.

### What documents do citizens of Guyana need for Uganda?

Valid passport (scanned bio page); Recent passport-size photo (matte, white background); Flight itinerary / round-trip ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of sufficient funds; Hotel booking / accommodation confirmation; and 2 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Uganda?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://visas.immigration.go.ug

## Sources

- [visas.immigration.go.ug](https://visas.immigration.go.ug)

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