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Uganda passport to United Kingdom
Uganda passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- United Kingdom lets 86 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Uganda is not one of them.
- Uganda passports get “Visa required” at 94 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, United Kingdom passports get “eVisa” in Uganda.
Nearby passports travelling to United Kingdom
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
UgandaUnited Kingdom- Typical duration
- 8.4 hours
- From
- EBB
- To
- LHR
Airlines American Airlines, British Airways
Search live faresDuration 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.
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.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
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 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+44
Airports
LHR · LGW · MAN · STN
Highlights
- Big Ben
- Stonehenge
- Edinburgh Castle
- Tower of London
- Lake District
Uganda · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Uganda passport need a visa for United Kingdom?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. 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 United Kingdom immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United Kingdom typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a United Kingdom mission.
What about a United Kingdom passport entering Uganda?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for United Kingdom as a visitor?
Standard Visitor / ETA：Visitors usually up to 6 months。Visa-exempt passports get an ETA first. Visa nationals apply online as a visitor with biometrics.