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Russia passport to Uganda
Russia passport holders need an eVisa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Uganda lets 40 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Russia is not one of them.
- Russia passports get “eVisa” at 24 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Uganda passports get “Visa required” in Russia.
Nearby passports travelling to Uganda
Open to Russia passports near Uganda
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
RussiaUganda- Typical duration
- 10.2 hours
- From
- DME · SVO · LED
- To
- EBB · RUA · ULU
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 11.6 hours
Qatar · 11.2 hours
United Kingdom · 13.6 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Russia
Country profile
Capital
Moscow
Population
146 million
Area
17,100,000 km²
Currency
Russian ruble RUB
Languages
Russian
Time zone
UTC+02:00–UTC+12:00
Foreign-born
7.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
5.3%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Russian77.7%
- other10.2%
- unspecified3.9%
- Tatar3.7%
- Ukrainian1.4%
- Bashkir1.1%
- Other2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Uganda
Country profile
Capital
Kampala
Population
45.9 million
Area
236,040 km²
Currency
Ugandan shilling UGX
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
2.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2014
- other32.1%
- Baganda16.5%
- Banyankole9.6%
- Basoga8.8%
- Bakiga7.1%
- Iteso7%
- Other18.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+256
Airports
EBB · RUA · ULU · SRT
Highlights
- Bwindi
- Murchison Falls
- Source of the Nile
Russia · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Russia passport need a visa for Uganda?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Uganda immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Uganda typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Uganda mission.
What about a Uganda passport entering Russia?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.