This is a checklist of things that you will need to have organised by May 4th 2026 in order to ensure smooth entry and travel within Uganda and Rwanda. If you have any questions or need any advice while getting everything sorted, please reach out to James or LC via email or Whatsapp.
James’ email: [email protected] LC’s email: [email protected]
The Uganda/Rwanda 2026 Trip Whatsapp group:
2026 Omwani Uganda/Rwanda Trip
[ ] Flights. Have you got flights booked to meet us in Entebbe on May 4th? Have you organised your departure? (James and LC will be arriving in Entebbe on the afternoon of May 4th and departing from Kigali on the evening of May 11th)
[ ] Visa. You will need a visa approval letter to enter Uganda. This can be purchased through Uganda’s E-immigration system here. We would suggest buying the single-entry visa, which will cost 100 USD and expires after 90 days. If approved you should receive a travel authorisation letter within 5 working days. This should be printed off and presented at your point of entry so that you can be issued the visa itself. Though travel to Rwanda does require a visa, it can be issued at the border at no cost for citizens of the African Union, Commonwealth, and La Francophonie.
[ ] Passport. To enter Uganda, your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. For UK citizens with dual citizenship, be aware that you now must have a valid UK passport or certificate of entitlement to enter the country.
[ ] Vaccines. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all visitors to Uganda and Rwanda, and you must bring with you a certificate of yellow fever vaccination. Other recommended (but not required) vaccines include Hepatitis A, Tetanus, and Typhoid.
[ ] Insurance. We recommend getting travel insurance.
Things to print off:
[ ] Photocopy of passport ID page
[ ] Uganda visa approval letter
[ ] Yellow fever vaccine certificate