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São Tomé and PríncipeUganda: e-Visa

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Do São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

e-Visa

Yes. São Tomé and Príncipe 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
    Distance2,887 km, straight line (~3h 54m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Uganda40 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Uganda passport holders visiting São Tomé and Príncipe: Visa required.

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

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São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

Yes. São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders need a visa for Uganda, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Uganda from São Tomé and Príncipe?

About 2,887 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 54m 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 São Tomé and Príncipe?

Uganda drives on the left, the opposite side to São Tomé and Príncipe. 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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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.