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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Uganda. Fee: USD 50 (~USD 50). Processing: 3-5 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa MANDATORY (VoA discontinued). Tourist visa: USD 50 (single entry, 90-day stay). East Africa Tourist Visa option (Kenya+Rwanda+Uganda): USD 100. Yellow Fever vaccination mandatory.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 90-day single entry, MANDATORY since 2018 — VoA discontinued); Business eVisa; East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100, Kenya+Uganda+Rwanda); Student Visa; Work Permit (Class A-G); Transit; Diplomatic/Official.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
eVisa Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days (single entry, MANDATORY eVisa since 2018).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application at visas.immigration.go.ug; Recent digital photo; Hotel booking OR invitation letter; Return ticket; Bank statement (USD 50/day proof); Yellow Fever vaccination (MANDATORY); Travel insurance; For East Africa Tourist Visa: itinerary covering Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda; For Work Permit: employer NOC + qualifications + skill assessment.
Visa types (2)
eVisa MANDATORY (VoA discontinued). Tourist visa: USD 50 (single entry, 90-day stay). East Africa Tourist Visa option (Kenya+Rwanda+Uganda): USD 100. Yellow Fever vaccination mandatory.
Uganda eVisa Business — online process. Kampala is regional East Africa hub. Agriculture (coffee, tea, fish), mining (gold), oil exploration sectors. Modest BD trader presence.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY; (2) VoA discontinued - must apply online; (3) Inadequate financial proof (USD 50/day); (4) For East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100): coherent Kenya+Uganda+Rwanda itinerary; (5) For Work Permit: employer NOC + skill assessment.
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