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East Africa Tourist Visa: Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda in One Visa

By Muhiga Uganda Safaris on August 9, 2026 · 2 min read
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The East Africa Tourist Visa lets travelers cover Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda under a single visa, a practical option for anyone planning to cross between these three countries during the same broader trip.

Key Highlights

  • This visa covers multiple entries across all three participating countries
  • It suits travelers combining Uganda gorilla trekking with Kenya or Rwanda destinations
  • Applying through the official immigration channels of any of the three countries is standard
  • Current fees and eligibility rules should always be confirmed directly before applying
  • Not every nationality is automatically eligible, worth checking your specific situation first

What This Visa Covers

This visa covers multiple entries across all three participating countries, removing the need to apply separately for each destination if your itinerary crosses between them.

Who This Visa Suits Best

It suits travelers combining Uganda gorilla trekking with Kenya or Rwanda destinations, simplifying multi-country East African itineraries into a single visa process — see our neighboring countries guide for planning specifics.

Where to Apply for This Visa

Applying through the official immigration channels of any of the three countries is standard, straightforward once you know which country’s portal to use for your application.

Why Confirming Current Details Matters

Current fees and eligibility rules should always be confirmed directly before applying, since visa policies change and outdated information can lead to real confusion.

Why Eligibility Varies by Nationality

Not every nationality is automatically eligible, worth checking your specific situation first, since visa arrangements differ depending on your country of citizenship. Checking eligibility before committing to a multi-country itinerary avoids having to rearrange plans at the last minute.

Other Practical Steps for a Multi-Country Trip

Alongside the visa, plan ahead for the health requirements and currency considerations that also come with crossing multiple East African borders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries does this visa cover?

Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda, under a single visa.

Is every nationality eligible?

Not automatically; worth checking your specific eligibility first.

Where should we apply?

Through the official immigration channels of any of the three countries.

Plan Your Multi-Country East Africa Trip

Tell us your itinerary and we’ll help you confirm the right visa approach. See our full Entebbe International Airport guide for what to expect on arrival.

Muhiga Uganda Safaris

Written by the Muhiga Safaris team, based in Kisoro, Uganda.