→ Ethiopia visa for Ugandan citizens
Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Uganda will find the e-visa application process straightforward, offering various options including a standard tourist visa, typically valid for up to 90 days at a cost of approximately $50, or shorter transit visas starting around $30. Direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Entebbe generally take under three hours, making the journey across the Great Rift Valley swift and convenient. While English and Swahili are primary languages in Uganda, travelers will appreciate the shared East African cultural nuances and find local currency exchanges for Ugandan Shillings are readily available upon arrival.
Visa on arrival90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Blank pages
- 2+
- Funds proof
- Required
- Health insurance
- Not required
Visa options
TransitTransit Visa (TV)
Apply WorkEthiopian Government Institutions Short Task Visa (GIV, 90 days)
90d$82multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply WorkEthiopian Government Institutions Short Task Visa (GIV, 6 months)
180d$122multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply OtherVisa-exempt Entry for Kenyan and Djiboutian Nationals
30d$0valid 1mo
TouristTourist Visa Extension
Apply WorkInvestment Visa Extension
Apply WorkGovernment Employment Visa Extension
Apply WorkGovernment Institutions Short Task Visa Extension
Apply WorkForeign Business Firm Employment Visa Extension
Apply WorkEthiopian Private Business Firm Work Visa Extension
Apply WorkInternational Organizations/Embassies Work Visa Extension
Apply BusinessGeneric Business Visa
Apply StudentStudent Visa
FamilyFamily/Dependent Visa
Available for 30 or 90 days. Visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole Intl only.