With a rich diversity of cultures to relish, mouth-watering dishes to try out, spectacular wildlife species to savour, bird species to marvel at, snow-capped Mountains, a hospital population always ready to welcome and offer help to visitors, East Africa is a region to behold. Exploring this region for tourism or business has never been easier with the East African Tourist Visa. Choose this incredible region as your next safari destination and be guaranteed of relishing a true African wilderness.

The East African Visa makes it possible for visitors to enjoy multiple entry into Uganda, Republic of Kenya and Rwanda with a single multiple entry visa. This Visa was as a result of the joint initiative by Heads of States of the three mentioned countries as a way of improving regional Trade in addition to creating opportunities for visitors to explore the beauty and diversity of East Africa.

Visitors from across the World can be able to obtain a multiple entry visa that allows entry into Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda for tourism (not business) over a period of three months from the date of issue. This category of visa is for tourism purposes only (not work) and cannot be extended.

Requirements to apply for the East African Visa

Applicants for the East African Visa are required to possess passport or any other important Travel documents valid for at least half a year from the date of intended entry into the first country of visit. Other requirements include a duly-filled application form, Passport (in original and duplicate) that is valid for at least half a year and should have two blank pages, Passport photos (UK Standard size) in white background and within the last 6 months. Also include the Visa Processing fee payable by Bank or Postal orders and done forget the flight itinerary as well as proof of accommodation (by hotel bookings that match dates selected in the Visa application). For minors (visitors below 18 years) travelling solo (without parents) are required to present written consent from a parent or guardian.

Visa Fees

The Visa fees are only $100 per person per visa, valid for 3 months and provide multiple entries in the three mentioned countries. It is also important to note that the Visa processing fees cannot be refunded or transferred. Also, incomplete applications will be automatically rejected and not be processed. The most interesting thing is that every tourist is eligible for this kind of Visa with no restrictions on country of origin.

East African Visa Application process

The application process for the East African Visa includes a number of steps and if you are booking via Uganda, you will be required to choose the application type, then fill the provided application form, add necessary travel documents (especially passport) and finally submit. A very easy and stress-free process that guarantees entry and exploration of three East African countries.

Highlights of your visit

Having Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya on your bucket list undoubtedly rewards visitors with beautiful sceneries but most interestingly a chance to visit Masai Mara National Reserve for the Great Migration, Amboseli National Park for the free-ranging elephants, Volcanoes and Bwindi National Parks for gorilla treks, Queen Elizabeth National Park for the tree-climbing lions, Murchison falls National Park for the breathtaking and most powerful waterfalls in Africa, Lake Nakuru National park for millions of flamingos and many other places that you will discover during your visit.

Best time to explore East Africa

East Africa can be visited throughout the year but the dry season-mid June to August and mid-December to early March is when most Parks are dry hence wildlife viewing excellent around watering points. Adventures such as mountain climbing, gorilla trekking and chimpanzee treks are also less challenging during this season because trails are drier thus less muddy and slippery.