Do I need to provide completed online visa application?

Apply only through the official portal at visas.immigration.go.ug, choose the Ordinary visa category. Approval is sent by email as an attachment; print it and present it with your passport at the port of entry.

Do I need to provide valid passport?

A passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months, with a copy of the bio-data page.

Do I need to provide police clearance?

May be requested depending on your application, the immigration officer reviewing your application can request additional documents during processing.

Do I need to provide yellow fever vaccination certificate?

A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Document checklist

Gibraltar → Uganda: Short-stay tourist

What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.

Checked by our automated verification on 20 Oct 2026: every source on this page resolves and the data is structurally complete. This does not confirm a person re-read the source text for accuracy.

Required documents

5 items

Identity

Completed online visa application
Required
Apply only through the official portal at visas.immigration.go.ug, choose the Ordinary visa category. Approval is sent by email as an attachment; print it and present it with your passport at the port of entry.
Source: National Citizenship and Immigration Control Board, Uganda
Photo
Required
A recent passport-size photo.
Source: National Citizenship and Immigration Control Board, Uganda
Valid passport
Required
A passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months, with a copy of the bio-data page.
Source: National Citizenship and Immigration Control Board, Uganda

Other

Police clearance
May be requested depending on your application, the immigration officer reviewing your application can request additional documents during processing.
Source: National Citizenship and Immigration Control Board, Uganda
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
Required
A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Source: National Citizenship and Immigration Control Board, Uganda

Why applications on this route get refused

Incomplete documentation
Missing a required document is a common cause of delay, additional information can also be requested mid-review, and must be submitted electronically to avoid the application stalling.
How to avoid it: Check every listed document is ready before applying, and monitor your email/application status for any follow-up requests.
Applying through an unofficial website
Only visas.immigration.go.ug is the official application portal.
How to avoid it: Confirm the URL before entering any personal information or making a payment.

Sources

National Citizenship and Immigration Control Board, Uganda · checked 9 Sept 2026

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