How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in Uganda?

Up to 90 days per visit under the visa-free arrangement, as of our last verification. Longer stays or other purposes use a dedicated visa route.

Can citizens of the United Arab Emirates work or study in Uganda?

Uganda has 13 verified routes across work, study, residence and other purposes. Eligibility varies by route and nationality — see the full Uganda visa guide for details.

Travel corridor

Uganda visa requirements for citizens of United Arab Emirates.

Visa-freeStays of up to 90 days per visit.

No — citizens of the United Arab Emirates can typically visit Uganda visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Longer stays or other purposes (work, study, residence) use a dedicated visa route.

EAC tourist visa option

Routes for Uganda last verified 14 Jun 2026 against official sources.

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Beyond short stays

Other ways into Uganda for citizens of United Arab Emirates.

Study & Training

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Uganda Student PassGov fee $100 · ~5 days processing

Work & Self-Employment

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Uganda Entry Permit Class G2 (Employed Expatriates)Gov fee $2,500

Uganda Entry Permit Class F (Professionals)Gov fee $1,500

Uganda Special Pass (Short-Term Work / Formalities)

Invest & Capital

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Uganda Entry Permit Class B (Agriculture Investor)Gov fee $2,500

Uganda Entry Permit Class C (Mining Investor)Gov fee $2,500

Uganda Entry Permit Class D (Business and Trade Investor)Gov fee $2,500

Uganda Entry Permit Class E (Manufacturing Investor)Gov fee $400

Family & Origin

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Uganda Dependant Pass

Uganda Citizenship by Registration (Marriage to a Ugandan)Gov fee $200

Special Categories

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Uganda Entry Permit Class G1 (Missionaries, NGO Workers and Volunteers)Gov fee $250

Uganda Entry Permit Class A (Government / Diplomatic)Gov fee $0

Uganda Certificate of Residence (Permanent Residence)Gov fee $3,500

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