Uganda visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Ugandan Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The visa policy in Uganda provides that Mauritians can visit the country for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
  • Mauritius citizens who wish to stay longer than the 90-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Immigration department.
  • Visitors who stay beyond the stay duration without applying for an extension will be fined $30 each day.
  • Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry in Uganda. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Tourists are to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination on arrival in Uganda.
  • Mauritians travelling to Uganda must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Uganda. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
  • A return ticket to Mauritius or onward destination is needed as well.
  • Intending visitors can get to Uganda from any international airport in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
  • Air Mauritius, RwandAir and Kenya Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Mauritius to Uganda.
  • The estimated flight time from Port Louis to Kampala, Uganda is 6 hours, 55 minutes and from Rodrigues, it is 11 hours.
  • The Ugandan shilling is the official currency used in Uganda. Visitors can visit banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
  • The religion demography in Uganda is divided into indigenous religions, Islam, and Christianity. However, Christianity is the most practised religion in the country.
  • English and Swahili are the official languages of Uganda. However, there are forty native languages in Uganda, which can be grouped into three main language families: Bantu, Central Sudanic, and Nilotic. 
  • Uganda has a warm tropical climate. The dry season is from June to August, and from December to February, while the rainy season is from March to May and September to November.
  • Tourists are advised to budget about $30 to spend on daily expenses while in Uganda.
  • Uganda uses East Africa Time (GMT+3), which puts Mauritius an hour ahead in time.
  • Bwindi National Park, Kibale Forest National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park are some of the tourist sites tourists can visit during their to Uganda.
  • The power and socket plug used in Uganda are of G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Movement in Uganda is possible with buses, trains and taxis. 
  • Visitors travelling to Uganda are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and regulations as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uganda safe for tourism?

While Uganda is generally viewed as a safe, secure and politically stable country within the region, its extensive and porous borders are inadequately policed, allowing for a large flow of illicit trade and immigration.

Can a pregnant woman travel to Uganda?

No. Due to the outbreak of the Zika Virus, pregnant women are therefore advised not to travel to Uganda. Partners of pregnant women and couples planning pregnancy should know the possible risks to pregnancy and take preventive steps.

Do I need a visa to travel to Uganda?

The visa policy in Uganda provides that Mauritius citizens can stay in Uganda for a duration of 90 days without a visa.

Can i extend my stay in Uganda?

Mauritius nationals who wish to stay longer than the 90-day validity period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Immigration department. Tourists who stay beyond the stay duration without applying for an extension will be fined $30 each day.