Procedure for Applying Uganda Tourist Visit Visa from Ottawa

Instructions

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  Visa Exempted Countries:

  
  

  Nationals of the below given countries need not to get visa to enter Uganda.
  ANGOLA
  ANTIGUA AND BERMUDA
  THE BAHAMAS
  BARBADOS
  BELIZE
  BURUNDI
  COMOROS
  CUBA (DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL / SERVICE PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY)
  CYPRUS
  ERITREA
  FIJI
  THE GAMBIA
  GRENADA
  ITALY (DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY)
  JAMAICA
  KENYA
  LESOTHO
  MADAGASCAR
  MALAWI
  MALTA
  MAURITIUS
  RWANDA
  SIERRA LEONE
  SINGAPORE
  SOLOMON ISLANDS
  ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
  SWAZILAND
  SYCHELLES
  TANZANIA
  TONGA
  VANUATU
  ZAMBIA
  ZIMBABWE

  
  

  However, the nationals of the above mentioned countries should have current valid passport with them.
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  Vis Application Form

  
  

  All those who need a visa to enter Uganda need to get visa application form. It can be obtained from the Visa Section of the Uganda High Commission in Ottawa. It can also be downloaded from the official website of the Uganda high Commission while alternatively you can download it from the link which is given below;

  
  

  Click to Download Visa Application Form.
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  Requirements

  
  

  You need to fulfil the following requirements to get a tourist visit visa of Uganda from Ottawa.

  
  

  a)      Two fully completed application forms,

  
  

  b)      Two colour passport sized photographs,

  
  

  c)       Valid passport with at least six months to expiry date,

  
  

  d)      Visa fee,

  
  

  e)      Proof of finance.

  
  

  f)       If you are travelling through are vibrated by yellow fever, you may need to provide a yellow fever certificate.

  
  

  g)      Self Addresses, prepaid, return envelope.

  
  

  Requirements are subject to change so keep visiting the official website to get updated information.
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  Visa Fee

  
  

  Visa Fee for Single Entry Visa valid for three months is 50 USD. Payment can be made in cash or by money order made payable to the name of the “Uganda High Commission Ottawa”.

  
  

  Click to Locate Nearest Post Office.
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  Submission of Application

  
  

  The submission of application can be done by personally visiting or through the postal service. If you want to submit in person, you need to take your completed application package along with visa fee and other documents at the visa section of the High Commission. You can submit your application between 10:00 and 14:00 from Monday to Friday. If you want to submit your application through postal service, you need to send a self addressed, prepaid, stamped return envelope along with your application. You should also use a registered mail to avoid loss of documents.

  
  

  Click to Locate Nearest Post Office.
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  Processing Time

  
  

  Visa is issued within two working days after the receipt of the Visa Applications. However the time may change for specific applications.
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  Receive Visa

  
  

  If you submit visa in person, you will receive it in person from the visa section of the High Commission. If you submit it by postal service, the visa will be delivered at the address you mentioned at the time of application. It will be delivered to you after issuance of visa.
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  Check List

  
  

  Check these documents before sending:

  
  

  a)      Completed application form,

  
  

  b)      Passport is valid for six months,

  
  

  c)      Visa fee is paid,

  
  

  d)      Bank statement is attached,

  
  

  e)      Photographs are attached,

  
  

  f)  And any other document is attached that is required by the High Commission.