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Student visa for Uganda
Work while you study: Not allowed, paid or voluntary. Checked against the official pages on 7 November 2026.
The numbers
- Visa fee
- USD 100 for the Student Pass; East African nationals pay nothing
- Work while you study
- Not allowed, paid or voluntary
- Stay after you graduate
- No post-study visa found
A standard fee for whatever period is granted, paid when you apply.
Uganda Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control: Student Pass, checked 2026-11-07
The Student Pass does not allow gainful or voluntary employment.
Uganda Permanent Mission in Geneva: Student Pass, checked 2026-11-07
The Student Pass ends with your studies; working needs a work permit.
Uganda Permanent Mission in Geneva: Student Pass, checked 2026-11-07
Worth knowing: Your school sponsors the Student Pass; East African nationals pay no fee, and students may not work, paid or voluntary.
Where to apply
At the embassy or consulate of Uganda that covers your country, or through the visa application centre it names. Book early: in the busiest months appointments can be weeks away. Apply only through the official website; nobody can sell you a faster place in the queue.
Official pages: immigration.go.ug · geneva.mofa.go.ug · news.mak.ac.ug. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you apply.
By nationality
From Algeria
From Armenia
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From Bangladesh
From Brazil
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From Colombia
From Egypt
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From Georgia
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From Syria
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From Tunisia
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From United Arab Emirates
From United States
From Uzbekistan
From Vietnam
From ZimbabweQuestions students ask
How much is the student visa fee for Uganda?
USD 100 for the Student Pass; East African nationals pay nothing.
Can international students work in Uganda?
Not allowed, paid or voluntary.
Can I stay in Uganda after I graduate?
No post-study visa found.
This page is general information from official sources, not immigration advice. For a decision about your own case, the official source or a regulated adviser is where that belongs.