🇺🇬 Uganda visa requirements for Italian citizens
Italian citizens need an e-visa for Uganda, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Italy passport holders
Before traveling to Uganda, Italian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Uganda government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Uganda immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Italian passport ranks #4 worldwide, opening 165 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (126 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 8 with an eTA). Uganda is not among them — it is one of the 15 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Ugandan citizens traveling to Italy face a different rule: visa required.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 14 of 16 destinations are open to Italian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Uganda
- Capital
- Kampala
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (Sh)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
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Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Italian citizens need an e-visa for Uganda, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Italian citizens apply online for entry to Uganda?
Yes. Uganda offers an online e-visa for Italy passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Uganda?
The currency in Uganda is the Ugandan shilling (Sh). The capital city is Kampala.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Italian citizens traveling to Uganda. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Uganda embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.