Ireland passport → Uganda
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Visa-free entry90 days
Irish passport holders can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Uganda at a glance
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Uganda for other passports
IrelandVisa-free90 days
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 Irish passport holders
MalawiVisa-free30 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
SeychellesVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free30 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Irish passport holders can visit Uganda without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Uganda?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in Uganda?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Irish citizens (edited 10 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.