FAQs

Currently, to complete the entire application process for a UAE e-visa, Ugandans will need to pay the visa fees. The fees for a UAE e-visa include a government fee and a service fee. The government fee is the amount paid to the UAE government for processing visa applications and is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome. The service fee varies based on the type of service selected and the number of applicants.

Ugandan citizens generally need to obtain a UAE visa before traveling to Dubai, as Ugandan passport holders are not eligible for visa-on-arrival entry. The application process can be completed online through an authorized visa service, making it possible to arrange your travel authorization before departure.

Yes, as of right now, Ugandan nationals can apply ahead of time for a tourist visa to the UAE. Ugandans are not currently eligible for visa-on-arrival. This is the general flow of the procedure: