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๐จ๐ฎ Does an Ivorian need a visa for Uganda ๐บ๐ฌ?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Ivorian passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ivorian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Uganda or its official government website before you travel.
โ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Uganda: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 8 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Uganda at a glance
Capital: Kampala ยท Currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX, Sh) ยท Official languages: English, Swahili ยท Calling code: +256
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Uganda uses plug types G, Ivory Coast uses C, E. Mains voltage differs (Uganda: 240 V; Ivory Coast: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Uganda โ
Easier destinations near Uganda for Ivorian passport holders
- ๐ฒ๐ฟ Mozambique โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ท๐ผ Rwanda โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฐ๐ช Kenya โ ETA required
- ๐ง๐ฎ Burundi โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฐ๐ฒ Comoros โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ช๐น Ethiopia โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฒ๐ฌ Madagascar โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฒ๐ผ Malawi โ Visa on arrival
The other way round
๐บ๐ฌ Ugandan passport holders visiting Ivory Coast: Ugandan passport holders need a visa for Ivory Coast, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Ivorian passport at a glance
All destinations for Ivory Coast passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Uganda โ
Questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Ivorian passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does a Ugandan need a visa for Ivory Coast?
Ugandan passport holders need a visa for Ivory Coast, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.