Embassy
Embassy of Ireland in Uganda
Plot 25, Yusuf Lule Road
Uganda visa requirements for Irish citizens
Irish citizens do not need a visa for Uganda. Show your passport at the border.
Passport
IRL
Ireland
Going to
UGA
Uganda
No visa needed
People from countries on Uganda's exemption list can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Irish citizens in Uganda
- Irish Citizens are not required to apply for an eVisa and are granted a fee-free visa on arrival.
- An East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda can also be used for entry.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Uganda.
Ways into Uganda
Visit Uganda, or tour Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda together.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free entryPeople from countries on Uganda's exemption list can visit without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your country on Uganda's current visa-free list.
- Show your passport or accepted travel document at entry.
Documents required
- Valid passport or accepted travel document
- The list gives no maximum stay. Separate health rules still apply.
- For Conventional Travel Documents, your nationality decides eligibility, not the document's issuing country.
eVisaTourist visaA visa for tourists who need approval before visiting Uganda.
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing
- 2–3 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Choose the ordinary visa on the official website.
- Fill in the form, upload documents and pay.
- Print the approval letter.
- Bring your passport, letter, uploaded documents and payment receipt.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport identity page
- Recent passport photo
- Tour plan
- Travel plan or booking
- Hotel booking or stay address
- Fingerprints
- Use approval within 90 days; border staff decide your stay when you arrive.
- Fees cannot be refunded. Documents must be in English.
eVisaEast African tourist visaOne visa lets tourists visit Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$100
- Processing
- 2–3 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Apply through Uganda if you will enter Uganda first.
- Choose East African Tourist Visa and upload documents.
- Pay and print the approval letter.
- Show your letter and passport when you arrive.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport identity page
- Recent passport photo
- Return ticket
- Travel plan
- Fingerprints
- No work is allowed. You cannot extend or renew this visa.
- It ends when you leave these 3 countries; no other countries are covered.
Sources (24)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration: visas and passes
- Immigration: ordinary single-entry visa
- Immigration: visa-exempt countries and regions
- August 2021 residence and travel-document letter with older exemption list
- Immigration: transit visa
- Immigration: East African Tourist Visa
- Immigration: multiple-entry visa
- Immigration: diplomatic and official visa
- Immigration: Student Pass
- Immigration: Dependant Pass
- Immigration: entry permit classes
- Immigration: Class G2 employee permit
- Immigration: Special Pass
- Immigration: how to apply for a visa
- October 2023 official portal and visa fee notice
- October 2026 notice: yellow fever certificate no longer mandatory
- Foreign Ministry: official visa portal link
- Washington Embassy: visas; official indexed text read, direct fetch timed out
- London High Commission: consular services and in-person visa collection
- New Delhi High Commission: visa application link
- Kigali High Commission: visas, permits and regional resident exemptions
- Dar es Salaam mission: advance online approval and no visas on arrival
- Tourism Ministry: e-visa portal; contains conflicting arrival-application wording
- Health Minister: October 2026 entry screening and transit restrictions; official indexed text read
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Ireland
- Plugs GNo adapter
- MoneyUGX Sh
- Time+3h
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency112 police911 ambulance
Planning your Uganda trip
Best time to go: The best time depends on the region. Northern Uganda is much drier from November to February, while the Rwenzori Mountains receive heavy rain all year.
- Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkIts dense forest is home to mountain gorillas, other primates and many birds and butterflies.
- Queen Elizabeth National ParkSee tree-climbing lions and other large animals. Early mornings near the Kazinga Channel offer good wildlife watching.
- Murchison Falls National ParkVisit for its impressive waterfalls and wildlife.
- Rwenzori Mountains National ParkExplore mountain landscapes with forested lower slopes and snow and glaciers on some high peaks.
Scams to watch for in Uganda
- Poor exchange rates on activitiesSafaris and rafting activities are often priced in US dollars. If you pay in Ugandan shillings, the business may use a poor exchange rate. You then pay more for the same activity.
- Minibus taxi fare overchargingA minibus taxi conductor sometimes asks tourists to pay more than the normal fare.
- Pickpockets following ATM usersPickpockets follow tourists from one bank's ATM to another when their cards are not accepted. They may then steal money or belongings.
About Uganda
Uganda is a landlocked East African republic on the northern shore of Lake Victoria and the Nile.
- Capital
- Kampala
- Money
- Ugandan shilling (Sh)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +256
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Questions
Are there special rules for Irish citizens visiting Uganda?
Do irish citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Irish citizens do not need a visa for Uganda. Show your passport at the border.
Do ugandan citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Ireland, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Uganda?
Cyprus, Malta, Andorra, Estonia Latvia, and 2 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Uganda are easier for irish citizens?
Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zambia Burundi, and 3 more let irish citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Uganda?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Uganda?
Ugandan shilling (Sh). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Uganda?
English and Swahili.
How strong is the Ireland passport?
It ranks #6 and reaches 156 destinations without applying ahead.
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