DominicaUganda: e-Visa

DominicaUganda

Do Dominica passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

e-Visa

Yes. Dominica 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.

Source: immigration.go.ug (checked July 20, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance10,423 km, straight line (~12h 46m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Uganda40 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Uganda passport holders visiting Dominica: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Uganda

Dominica passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Dominica passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Dominica passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

Yes. Dominica passport holders need a visa for Uganda, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Uganda from Dominica?

About 10,423 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 46m nonstop by air.

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 Dominica passport holders visit without a visa instead of Uganda?

Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Comoros.

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.

About Dominica

Dominica officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. Dominica's closest neighbours are two constituent territories of the European Union, both overseas departments of France: Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of 750 km2 (290 sq mi), and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at 1,448 m (4,751 ft) in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census.

CapitalRoseau

RegionCaribbean

Population65.9K

Area751 km²

CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1767

Drives on theleft

TimezoneDominica (UTC-4)

Nearest airportCanefield Airport (DCF), 4 km

Emergency number999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$10,989 (2025)

Tourist arrivals140K (2020)

Climate in Roseau

Warmest August, coolest March, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: February, March, April, May, June, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Roseau, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.7°C	23.6°C	110mm	334h
February	26.6°C	23.4°C	85mm	312h
March	26.6°C	23.3°C	85mm	360h
April	28°C	24.4°C	41mm	359h
May	29.1°C	25.1°C	40mm	365h
June	29.3°C	25.3°C	74mm	347h
July	29.1°C	25.4°C	184mm	345h
August	29.5°C	25.9°C	125mm	350h
September	29.4°C	25.6°C	100mm	341h
October	28.5°C	25°C	177mm	294h
November	27.4°C	24.7°C	185mm	292h
December	27.1°C	23.9°C	67mm	331h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Dominica is a Caribbean island country. It is referred to as the "Nature Island of the Caribbean" due to its spectacular, lush, and varied flora and fauna, which are protected by an extensive national park system. The most mountainous island of the Lesser Antilles, its volcanic peaks are cones of lava craters and include Boiling Lake, the second-largest thermally active lake in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Morne Trois Pitons National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 3, 2026Independence Day

November 4, 2026Community Service Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

Full source list on About.

About Uganda

Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The southern part includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. As of 2024, it had a population of 45.9 million, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital and largest city, Kampala.

CapitalKampala

RegionEastern Africa

Population51.4M

Area241,550 km²

CurrencyUgandan shilling (1 USD ≈ 4060.88 UGX)

LanguagesEnglish, Swahili

Calling code+256

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKampala (UTC+3)

Nearest airportEntebbe International Airport (EBB), 33 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,206 (2025)

Tourist arrivals473K (2020)

Climate in Kampala

Warmest February, coolest July, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, June, July, August, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Kampala, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.6°C	17.8°C	103mm	323h
February	26.6°C	18.5°C	89mm	303h
March	25.5°C	18.9°C	203mm	291h
April	24.9°C	19°C	206mm	264h
May	24.5°C	17.7°C	167mm	312h
June	24.1°C	17°C	107mm	333h
July	24.2°C	17.1°C	120mm	323h
August	25.7°C	17.2°C	99mm	332h
September	26.1°C	17.3°C	120mm	322h
October	25.4°C	17.8°C	242mm	303h
November	24.7°C	17.3°C	235mm	270h
December	25.2°C	16.8°C	100mm	335h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Uganda was nicknamed the "Pearl of Africa" by Winston Churchill. It is home to one of the most diverse and concentrated ranges of African fauna including the highly endangered mountain gorilla and the endangered common chimpanzee.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Kasubi Tombs
Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.