The Ugandan government, through the ministry of internal affairs has announced a reduction in visa fees from 100$ to 50$ in a move to increase on the number of foreign tourists.
The directive takes effect today Friday 22nd July.
In a press statement received by this website, the minister of Internal Affairs has issued statutory Instrument No. 13 2016 to effect the change and all Ugandan borders have been notified.
The ministry also explains that; “The move is aimed at promoting the tourism sector as we implement the newly introduced e-visa where we require applicants to apply, have their visas approved with notification sent to them and the visas issued at their borders and embassies.”
The reduction applies to Tourist Visas to Uganda. Other visa categories remain un-changed.
