NepalUganda: e-Visa

NepalUganda

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

e-Visa

Yes. Nepal 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 of2026-10-21

Distance6,384 km, straight line (~8h 1m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Uganda40 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Uganda passport holders visiting Nepal: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Uganda

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

Other visa-free destinations for Nepal passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

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

How far is Uganda from Nepal?

About 6,384 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 1m 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 Nepal passport holders visit without a visa instead of Uganda?

Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, 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 Nepal

Nepal, officially Federal Democratic of Republic Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point above mean sea level on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and its largest city. Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural sovereign state, with Nepali as the official language.

CapitalKathmandu

RegionSouthern Asia

Population29.6M

Area147,181 km²

CurrencyNepalese rupee (1 USD ≈ 151.98 NPR)

LanguagesNepali

Calling code+977

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKathmandu (UTC+5:45)

Nearest airportTribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,536 (2025)

Tourist arrivals230K (2020)

Climate in Kathmandu

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest October. Best time to visit: October.

Monthly climate normals for Kathmandu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.9°C	5.1°C	78mm	268h
February	17°C	6.5°C	42mm	292h
March	20.7°C	9.7°C	82mm	328h
April	23.2°C	12.8°C	146mm	317h
May	24°C	15.6°C	295mm	290h
June	25.3°C	18.9°C	660mm	213h
July	25.7°C	20.4°C	1179mm	170h
August	26.7°C	20.3°C	780mm	268h
September	25.7°C	19.3°C	469mm	220h
October	25.4°C	15.6°C	16mm	332h
November	21.7°C	9.3°C	5mm	290h
December	18.7°C	5.7°C	1mm	302h

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

Nepal is a landlocked country in the Himalayas of South Asia. It has eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the world's tallest, on the border with Tibet, as well as Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Once many small kingdoms, then united as a monarchy for two centuries, Nepal has been a republic since 2008.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chitwan National Park
Kathmandu Valley
Lumbini
Sagarmatha National Park

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 ≈ 4040.74 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

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