East Africa Tourist Visa — USD 100; covers Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda; 90 days multiple entryfor 🇯🇵 Japanese citizens travelling to 🇺🇬 Uganda
Japanese passport holders do not require a visa to enter Uganda. You may travel directly without any advance application or prior approval. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
📋Required Documents6
- ✓Visa fee payment confirmation (USD 100)
- ✓Travel itinerary covering the partner states
- ✓Valid passport (valid 6+ months)
- ✓Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- ✓Recent passport-style photograph
- ✓East Africa Tourist Visa application
Multiple-entry visa valid 90 days across Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda; apply through the country of first entry.
ℹ️What to Expect
As a Japanese passport holder, you can enter Uganda without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Uganda embassy or official government website before booking travel.
🌐Why Japanese passport holders do not need a visa for Uganda
Japanese passport holders can enter Uganda without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means Japanese citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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