PanamaUganda: e-Visa

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Do Panama passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

e-Visa

Yes. Panama 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
    Distance12,426 km, straight line (~15h 7m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Uganda40 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Uganda passport holders visiting Panama: Visa required.

Uganda drives on the left, the opposite side to Panama. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Uganda

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

Other visa-free destinations for Panama passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Panama passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

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

How far is Uganda from Panama?

About 12,426 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 7m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Uganda?

Ugandan shilling (UGX).

What is the emergency number in Uganda?

112 / 911 / 999.

Does Uganda drive on the same side of the road as Panama?

Uganda drives on the left, the opposite side to Panama. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Panama 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.