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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Uganda. Fee: USD 50–100 (~USD 50–100). Processing: 5-10 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000) for 90-day single. East African Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Uganda + Kenya + Rwanda. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY (Nigerians carry).
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 90 days, single entry); East African Tourist Visa (Uganda + Kenya + Rwanda, 90 days, USD 100); Tourist Visa (embassy multi-entry); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days.
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 eVisa application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day for safari); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY — carried); Travel insurance; NIN; For Business: Ugandan entity invitation; For Mountain Gorilla permits: separate booking via Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000) for 90-day single. East African Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Uganda + Kenya + Rwanda. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY (Nigerians carry).
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections (LOW rate): (1) Yellow Fever cert verification; (2) Past Africa overstays; (3) Onward EU migration corridor concerns; (4) Doubtful purpose — safari justification works well; (5) Mountain Gorilla permit booking confusion; (6) Document upload issues on eVisa portal; (7) LGBTQ travelers face legal risk (Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 — Nigerian LGBTQ applicants barred); (8) Direct HC in Abuja.
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