Nigeria passport → Uganda
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Visa on arrival
Nigerian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Uganda. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Uganda at a glance
- Capital
- Kampala
- Currency
- Ugandan shilling (UGX)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +256
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Uganda for other passports
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 Nigerian passport holders
KenyaVisa-free60 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
DjiboutieVisa
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Nigerian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Uganda. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Uganda?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 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.