Uganda visa requirements for Laotians
Travel and visa requirements
Ugandan Visa is not required for Laotians
Stay Duration: 45 days
Entry Requirements
- Uganda is a landlocked country located in East-Central Africa. The capital city and largest city in Uganda is Kampala.
- Laotians visiting Uganda are eligible to get their visas on arrival or apply for an electronic visa and can stay up to 45 days and expires within 90 days.
- The documents required before visiting Uganda are a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry in Uganda with at least two blank pages for visa stamping, a return/onward ticket, hotel reservations, certificate for yellow fever vaccine, and a recent passport photograph.
- Uganda serves as the source of the world's longest river (river Nile), the world's remaining Mountain Gorillas, vast and diverse natural wildlife reserves.
- English and Swahili are the official languages of Uganda. Although, there are forty native languages in Uganda and they are grouped into three main languages: Bantu, Central Sudanic, and Nilotic.
- Religion in Uganda is divided into indigenous religions, Islam, and Christianity. Christianity is the most practiced religion in the country.
- The currency spent in Uganda is the Ugandan shilling (UGX).
- Uganda uses 240V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type G.
- The import and export of the local currency are prohibited, while that of foreign currencies is unlimited if declared on arrival.
- Uganda has a warm tropical climate. There are two dry seasons and two rainy seasons which are from June to August, and from December to February, while the rainy season is from March to May and September to November.
- Uganda observes Eastern Africa Time all year round with no Daylight Saving Time. The time zone in Uganda is 3 hours ahead of GMT.
- The vaccinations required before visiting Uganda are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
- Bwindi National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park are some of the tourist centers Laotians can visit in Uganda.
- The time difference between Laos and Uganda is 4 hours. Laos is ahead of Uganda.
- Airlines operating in Uganda are Air Uganda, East African Airlines, Royal Daisy Airlines, Pearl Air Services, Skyjet Airlines.
- The total flight duration from Laos to Uganda is 11 hours 49 minutes while the distance is 7,890 km.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I budget per day in Uganda?
While in Uganda, you should plan to spend around USh178,996 ($49) per day. This amount covers feeding, accommodation, and transportation.
When is the best time to visit Uganda?
The best time to travel to Uganda would be between the months of January and February than June to September. During this period, the weather is dry and pleasantly warm.
How can I apply for a Uganda Tourist E-visa?
- Fill in your general information for the first step. You are also allowed to choose the processing time.
- Revise step one and make the payment.
- The last step consists of a questionnaire and a photo upload with some other necessary documents.
- Submit your form and expect your Uganda tourist e-visa by email in the timeframe chosen.
How many times can I visit Uganda with my tourist e-visa?
The Uganda Tourist e-visa allows only a Single Entry.