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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¦ Does a Namibian need a visa for Uganda πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Namibian 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 Namibian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Uganda or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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 Β· Currency: Ugandan shilling (UGX, Sh) Β· Official languages: English, Swahili Β· Calling code: +256

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Uganda uses plug types G, Namibia uses D, M. Mains voltage differs (Uganda: 240 V; Namibia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Uganda β†’

Easier destinations near Uganda for Namibian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ Ugandan passport holders visiting Namibia: Ugandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Namibian passport at a glance

47visa-free
0ETA
20visa on arrival
38e-Visa
93visa required

All destinations for Namibia passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Uganda β†’

Questions

Do Namibian citizens need a visa for Uganda?

Namibian 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 Namibia?

Ugandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Namibia, usually at the airport or land border.