Overview

Planning a gorilla trek, family reunion, or school trip to Uganda? While you can submit multiple applications in one session through uganda-immigration.com, each person—infants included—must have their own individual application and receives their own authorization letter. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

Individual Application Requirement

Important: Every traveler, regardless of age, must have their own complete eVisa application. This includes:

• Adults
• Teenagers
• Children
• Infants and newborns

There are no exceptions. Each person needs:

• Their own passport
• Their own application form
• Their own documents
• Their own payment
• Their own approval letter

While you can submit multiple applications together for convenience, each application is processed individually.

Who Can Apply Together?

You can submit multiple applications in one session for convenience, but each traveler still requires their own complete application. There is no limit to the number of applications you can submit together, but remember that each person must have their own application.

Group Application Workflow

1. Gather information: Full names, passport numbers, birthdates, nationalities, and contact details for every traveler.
2. Prepare documents: Passport scans, photos, birth certificates (for minors), consent letters, itinerary, and accommodation proof for each person.
3. Start the application: Visit uganda-immigration.com and begin the application process.
4. Complete each application: Fill out a separate form for each traveler with their individual information.
5. Pay the fees: Each application requires payment of the government fee plus service fee.
6. Upload documents: Attach the required documents for each traveler.
7. Track approvals: Approved visas will be sent via email. Each traveler receives their own approval letter.
8. Print every approval and pack them with matching passports; airlines often check documents individually.

Documents Needed for Every Traveler

Additional supporting docs:

• Invitation letters (conference, family visit, medical treatment).
• Proof of funds or company sponsorship for delegations.
• Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country.

Each traveler needs their own complete set of documents.

Special Considerations for Children & Guardians

• Use the same email for all applications if you want centralized notifications.
• Upload high-resolution scans of birth certificates to prove relationships.
• Consent letters should list travel dates, destinations, and the adult responsible for the child in Uganda.
• If parents are divorced or one is deceased, include the custody order or death certificate.
• School trips should provide a roster on school letterhead plus emergency contacts for each student.

Remember: Even though you can submit children's applications together with adults, each child still needs their own complete application—no exceptions.

Mixed Nationalities & Passport Types

• Each traveler pays the fee tied to their nationality, even if filed together.
• Dual citizens must enter Uganda with the passport used in the application.
• Residents of East African Community states traveling on national IDs should follow EAC entry rules rather than the eVisa system.
• Diplomatic or service passport holders should coordinate with Uganda's embassy/high commission for protocol clearance.

Fees, Payments & Processing Times

Service Fee: USD 59.99 per traveler (refunded in full if Uganda declines your visa)

• Pay for all travelers at checkout. Each application requires payment of the government fee plus service fee.
• Standard processing: 3-5 business days. Submit at least 2 weeks before departure for large groups.
• Approvals may arrive at different times. Wait until everyone is approved before flying.

Troubleshooting & Pro Tips

• Large files: Compress PDFs under 2 MB to avoid upload failures.
• Passport validity: Renew any passport expiring within six months—Uganda denies entry otherwise.
• Border logistics: Appoint a group leader to present a roster, hotel confirmation, and contact info at immigration.
• Double-check each application: Ensure each traveler's information is accurate and complete before submitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can infants share their parent's visa?
No. Every traveler needs a separate approval, even newborns. There are no exceptions.

Do we have to arrive together?
Ideally yes, but if flights split, each person should carry copies of the full itinerary and group roster.

Can one person pay for everyone?
Yes. You can pay for multiple applications in one transaction, but each application still requires its own payment (government fee + service fee per person).

How do we handle different visa types in the same group?
Each traveler should apply for the visa type appropriate to their travel purpose. You can submit different visa types together, but each person needs their own application.

Is there a discount for children?
No. Government fees and service fees are the same for all ages. Each traveler, including children, pays the full fee.

Can we apply as a family and get one visa?
No. Each person must have their own visa approval letter. There is no "family visa" option. However, you can submit a join application for up to 15 passengers, and still receive visa approvals seperately.

Do children need their own applications even if they're on my passport?
Yes. Uganda requires each traveler to have their own passport and their own eVisa. Children cannot be listed on a parent's passport for visa purposes.

What if I have a large group?
you can submit a join application for up to 15 passengers, and still receive visa approvals seperately. For larger group, please submit multiple applications.

Coordinated paperwork keeps family and group arrivals smooth—especially during peak gorilla-trekking months. Start early, double-check every application, and keep printed copies ready for Entebbe Airport or land-border immigration desks. Remember: every traveler needs their own application, no exceptions.