Uganda e-Visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (visas.immigration.go.ug source)
How do you get a visa for Uganda from Algeria?
Algerians apply for the Uganda e-Visa 100% online on the official portal visas.immigration.go.ug — no embassy and no pre-travel biometrics (fingerprints taken on arrival). Algeria is not visa-exempt: tourist e-Visa $50, single entry, stay up to 90 days, processing ~2 to 3 working days. ⚠️ Important: the yellow fever vaccination certificate is MANDATORY to enter Uganda (all travelers, even arriving directly from Algeria).
Official source: visas.immigration.go.ug
At a glance
- Type
- e-Visa (online), Algeria eligible
- Application
- 100% online (visas.immigration.go.ug)
- Fee
- $50 (tourist, single entry)
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Processing
- ~2 to 3 working days
- Yellow fever
- Mandatory (all travelers)
- Pre-travel biometrics
- None (on arrival)
- Passport
- Valid ≥ 6 months
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents
- Passport (valid ≥ 6 months)
- Digital passport photo
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY)
- Hotel booking / itinerary
- Return flight ticket
- Payment card ($50)
How it works, step by step
- 1Prepare your file
Passport + photo + yellow fever certificate + hotel.
- 2OuiVisa fills the official portal visas.immigration.go.ug
We check your eligibility before any payment.
- 3Pay the fees online
$50 (tourist) + service fee.
- 4Receive the approval by email
Usually within ~2 to 3 working days — print it.
- 5On arrival
Fingerprints taken on the spot; present the yellow fever certificate.
By purpose of travel
Uganda tourist e-Visa from Algeria
How do you get the tourist e-Visa for Uganda?
Algerians apply for the tourist e-Visa 100% online on visas.immigration.go.ug — $50, single entry, stay up to 90 days, no pre-travel biometrics. ⚠️ The yellow fever certificate is mandatory on entry. Ideal for safaris (Bwindi gorillas, parks).
Questions about this purpose
How much is the tourist e-Visa?
$50, single entry, stay up to 90 days.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Ugandan authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment.
Uganda business e-Visa from Algeria
Which e-Visa for a business trip to Uganda?
For a professional trip, Algerians apply for the business e-Visa 100% online on visas.immigration.go.ug with an invitation letter from a Ugandan entity. No embassy or biometrics. It covers meetings and conferences, not local paid employment. ⚠️ Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from a Ugandan entity
- Yellow fever certificate (MANDATORY)
- Letter from your employer
Questions about this purpose
What documents for the business e-Visa?
An invitation letter from a Ugandan entity, plus the standard file and the yellow fever certificate.
Can I work in Uganda with this e-Visa?
No. It covers meetings and conferences, not local paid employment.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. The decision is at the Ugandan authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before payment.
Fees
| Tourist e-Visa (single entry, 90 d) | $50 |
| East Africa Tourist Visa (multi, 90 d) | $100 |
Government fees: $50 (tourist e-Visa, single entry, stay up to 90 days). The yellow fever certificate is mandatory on entry for all travelers. The East Africa Tourist Visa ($100, multiple entry 90 days) covers Kenya + Rwanda + Uganda. Biometrics taken on arrival. Use only visas.immigration.go.ug.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa for Uganda from Algeria?
Yes, an e-Visa applied for 100% online on visas.immigration.go.ug. Algeria is not visa-exempt.
Is the yellow fever certificate mandatory?
Yes. Uganda requires the yellow fever vaccination certificate for ALL travelers (get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure), even arriving directly from Algeria.
How much is the e-Visa?
$50 for the single-entry tourist visa (stay up to 90 days).
Is there a regional visa?
Yes, the East Africa Tourist Visa ($100) covers Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with multiple entry (see the dedicated tab).
Are there pre-travel biometrics?
No. Fingerprints are taken on arrival in Uganda.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only visas.immigration.go.ug — it is the sole official portal.
Ready for your Uganda e-Visa, 100% online?
OuiVisa fills the official portal visas.immigration.go.ug and delivers the approval by email — no travel needed.
Start my e-Visa onlinee-Visa handled 100% online by OuiVisa — no embassy visit and no pre-travel biometrics. For visas requiring biometrics and physical presence, OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Visa issuance is at the Ugandan authorities' discretion; approval is not guaranteed.
