Visa for the United Kingdom from Uganda: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Ugandan nationals cannot enter the United Kingdom without a visa for a tourist visit. The Standard Visitor visa covers tourism, family visits and some business activities, for a maximum stay of 6 months.

• Government fee135 GBP
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay, evidence of accommodation, your itinerary and purpose of travel, and documents showing your ties to Uganda (employment, family, property). The visa fee is not stated here: check the current amount on GOV.UK before paying.

The application is completed and paid online on GOV.UK. After registering, the applicant books an appointment at a visa application centre (VAC) in Uganda to provide fingerprints and a photo. Supporting documents can be uploaded online or presented at the centre.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Uganda, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Uganda but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times vary: check the current indicative time on GOV.UK and apply well in advance. A paid priority service may be available in some cases. Prepare a clear, consistent file, in English or with certified translations.

The most frequent errors: providing insufficient or inconsistent proof of funds, failing to clearly show an intention to return, forgetting to book the biometrics appointment, or applying too late. Check the current fee and processing time only on GOV.UK.