Uganda Visa Requirements for Japanese Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Japanese passport holders apply for a Uganda e-Visa. Maximum stay: 90 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
Document list is being verified against the official portal — check the government site before applying.
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
Watch out for
Must apply online at least 2 business days prior to travel. As of March 2017, airlines may deny passengers permission to board flights to Uganda without proof that they had successfully applied for an e-Visa. Ugandan immigration authorities may require additional documentation, including proof of a return plane ticket and detailed tour itinerary in Uganda.
Frequently asked
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Uganda?
Up to 90 days.
Where do Japanese passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://visas.immigration.go.ug
Do Japanese passport holders need to visit an embassy for Uganda?
No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is visas.immigration.go.ug.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — visas.immigration.go.ug.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Japanese citizens” and “Visa policy of Uganda”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.