Cocos (Keeling) IslandsUganda: e-Visa
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Uganda
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Uganda?
e-Visa
Yes. Australia passport holders need a visa for Uganda, available online as an e-visa before travel.
An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Australia passport. See the Australia passport.
Source: immigration.go.ug (checked July 20, 2026).
Travelling the other way? Uganda passport holders visiting Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Visa required.
Visa-free alternatives near Uganda
Australia passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:
Other visa-free destinations for Australia passport holders
Frequently asked questions
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Uganda?
Yes. Australia passport holders need a visa for Uganda, available online as an e-visa before travel.
What currency is used in Uganda?
Ugandan shilling (UGX).
What is the emergency number in Uganda?
112 / 911 / 999.
What time zone is Uganda in?
Kampala (UTC+3).
What is the nearest airport to Kampala?
Entebbe International Airport (EBB), about 33 km away.
How many countries can enter Uganda without a visa?
40 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Uganda visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.
What nearby countries can Australia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Uganda?
Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.