Iran passport → Uganda
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
eVisa (apply online)
Iranian passport holders need an eVisa for Uganda. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal 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.
Uganda at a glance
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Uganda for other passports
- IraneVisa
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 Iranian passport holders
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
ZimbabweVisa on arrival30 days
KenyaeTA90 days
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Iranian passport holders need an eVisa for Uganda. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Uganda?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Uganda?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Iranian citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Uganda before you travel.