Switzerland passport → Uganda
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Uganda?
eVisa (apply online)
Swiss 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
- SwitzerlandeVisa
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 Swiss passport holders
Common questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Swiss passport holders need an eVisa for Uganda. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Uganda?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Swiss citizens get a visa on arrival in Uganda?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Swiss citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Switzerland passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Swiss citizens (edited 19 Apr 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.