Overview

Every traveler, regardless of age, needs their own Uganda eVisa application—no exceptions. This includes infants, children, and teenagers. Each person must have their own passport and their own eVisa approval letter. Applications can be filed in group (max 15 passengers per application) through uganda-immigration.com, and immigration officers will ask for proof of relationship plus parental consent if both parents are not present.

Who Counts as a Minor in Uganda?

• Minor: Anyone under 18 years of age.
• Infant: Under 2 years.
• Child: 2–12 years.
• Teen: 13–17 years.

All minors must travel with a responsible adult (parent, legal guardian, or authorized chaperone).

Key Requirements for Traveling with Children

1. Individual passports valid at least six months beyond arrival for each child.
2. Individual eVisa approvals (Tourist, Transit, or East Africa Tourist Visa) for each child.
3. Birth certificate or legal document proving the relationship to accompanying adults.
4. Notarized consent letters when one or both parents stay behind.
5. Yellow fever certificate if arriving from or transiting through risk countries.

Important: There are no exceptions to the individual application requirement. Every child, including newborns, must have their own eVisa.

Documents Needed for Each Child

Parental Consent & Guardianship Rules

• Both parents traveling: No consent letter needed, but carry birth certificates.
• One parent traveling: Provide a notarized consent letter from the absent parent plus a passport/ID copy.
• Guardians/relatives: Present legal guardianship papers and consent letters from both parents.
• Adopted children: Carry the adoption decree and a letter from the adoptive parents authorizing travel.
• Deceased/sole custody parent: Bring the death certificate or court order proving custody.

Border officers at Entebbe Airport and land border crossings routinely inspect these documents.

How to Submit a Child's eVisa Application

1. Gather documents: Passport scan, photo, birth certificate, consent letters, itinerary for each child.
2. Choose visa type: Select the correct visa type (Tourist eVisa, Transit eVisa, or East Africa Tourist Visa).
3. Complete application: Enter each child's information exactly as shown in their passport. Max 15 passengers per application
4. Upload files: Attach supporting documents in JPG/PNG/PDF formats under 2 MB for each application.
5. Pay the fee: Each child's application requires payment of the government fee plus service fee.
6. Track and print: Download the approval letter for each child once emailed and print two copies—airlines may collect one at check-in.

Repeat the process for each child; there is no shared "family visa" or group application option that waives individual requirements.

Sample Parental Consent Letter

[Date]

To: Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda

I, [Parent/Guardian Full Name], passport number [XXXXXX], authorize my child [Child Full Name, Passport Number] to travel to Uganda from [Start Date] to [End Date] accompanied by [Name of Accompanying Adult, Relationship].

I can be reached at [phone/email] in case of emergency.

Signature: ______________________
Notary/Seal (if required)

Print the letter, sign in ink, and have it notarized if your home country requires it for minor travel.

Special Situations (Adoption, School Trips, Split Custody)

• Split custody / divorced parents: Include court orders that define custody plus consent from any parent with legal rights.
• School or sports trips: Each student needs an individual eVisa, parental consent, emergency contacts, and a group travel letter on school letterhead.
• Unaccompanied minors: Uganda strongly encourages an adult escort. Airlines have strict rules—check with the carrier before booking.
• Medical travel: Attach hospital invitations, medical reports, and supporting documentation.

FAQs

Can siblings share one application?
Yes, up to 15 passengers per application. However, every child must receive a separate visa. There are no exceptions.

Do babies need passports and eVisas?
Yes. Uganda does not accept children listed only on a parent's passport. Every child, including infants, must have their own passport and their own eVisa.

What if my child has dual nationality?
Apply with the passport they'll use to enter Uganda and carry the second passport if needed for exit.

Do minors pay the same fee?
Yes, visa fees are identical regardless of age. Each child's application requires payment of the government fee plus service fee.

What if documents are in another language?
Provide certified translations (English is accepted).

Can I apply for my children together?
While you can submit multiple passengers in one application, each child still requires their own complete documents, and payment. There is no discount or waiver for children.

Is there an age limit exemption?
No. All travelers, regardless of age, must have their own eVisa—no exceptions.

Checklist

• Individual passport valid 6+ months for each child.
• Digital passport photo for each child.
• Birth certificate + certified translation (if needed) for each child.
• Consent letter(s) with signatures and ID copies (if applicable).
• Flight and lodging proof.
• Yellow fever card (if route requires).
• Adoption/custody papers (if applicable).
• Printed eVisa approval for each child + digital backup.

Preparing these documents before you apply keeps your family's arrival in Uganda smooth—whether you're visiting gorillas, meeting relatives, or attending a school exchange. Remember: every child needs their own application, no exceptions.