Sao Tome and Principe passport → Uganda

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Uganda?

eVisa (apply online)

Sao Tomean passport holders need an eVisa for Uganda. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Uganda at a glance

Capital: Kampala
Currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX)
Languages: English, Swahili
Calling code: +256
Region: Eastern Africa

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Uganda for other passports

Sao Tome and PrincipeeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Sao Tomean passport holders

RwandaVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival60 days

Common questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Uganda?

Sao Tomean passport holders need an eVisa for Uganda. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Sao Tomean citizens stay in Uganda?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Sao Tomean citizens get a visa on arrival in Uganda?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Sao Tomean citizens visit without a visa?

55 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sao Tome and Principe passport ranks #72 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.