ThailandUganda: e-Visa

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Do Thailand passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

e-Visa

Yes. Thailand 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

Distance7,620 km, straight line (~9h 28m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Uganda40 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Uganda

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

Other visa-free destinations for Thailand passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Thailand passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

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

How far is Uganda from Thailand?

About 7,620 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 28m 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 Thailand 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.

About Thailand

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam, is a country located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It shares land borders with Myanmar to the west and northwest, Laos to the east and northeast, Cambodia to the southeast, and Malaysia to the south. Its maritime boundaries include the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, and it shares maritime borders with Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. Thailand has a population of nearly 66 million people and covers an area of approximately 513,115 km2. The capital and largest city is Bangkok.

CapitalBangkok

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population71.6M

Area513,120 km²

CurrencyThai baht (1 USD ≈ 33.41 THB)

LanguagesThai

Calling code+66

Drives on theleft

TimezoneBangkok (UTC+7)

Nearest airportDon Mueang International Airport (DMK), 22 km

Emergency number1669 / 191 / 199

UNESCO sites10

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$8,057 (2025)

Tourist arrivals39.9M (2019)

Travel guide

Thailand is among the most visited countries on Earth, and for good reason. You can find thick jungle as green as can be, crystal blue waters that feel more like a warm bath than a swim in the ocean, and food that can curl your nose hairs while tap dancing across your taste buds. Bustling, yet safe; cheap, and equipped with every amenity you need, there is something for every interest and every price bracket, from beachfront backpacker hostels to some of the best luxury hotels in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ayutthaya Historical Park
Ban Chiang
Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex
Historic City of Ayutthaya
Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns
Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex
Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period
Si Thep historical park
Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries
Wat Phra Mahathat

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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

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