East African Tourist Visa – Uganda – Rwanda & Tanzania

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East African Tourist Visa – Costs US$100 – Valid 90 Days Across – Uganda – Rwanda & Tanzania – this the most convenient way to travel across East Africa – We recommend.

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East African Safari Travel has become alot easier and convenient with the introduction of the single East African Tourist Visa which permits Tourist to travel between three East African States – Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya.

The East African tourist Visa has made visiting the three member countries – Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya. For example, you could fly into Kenya to experience the wildebeest migrations, then fly into Uganda for the majestic Gorilla trekking Experience and unwind to the stunning beauty of Rwanda’s Lake Kivu White Sand Beaches – all these countries for just US$100 visa Charge.

You can fly into Entebbe – Uganda, take a speed boat to Ngamba Island – Chimpanzee Sanctuary located on the lake Victoria, Take On Uganda’s Grade 5 rapids along the River Nile on a full day Rafting experience, follow the Nile river down to Murchison fall National Park,Visit Kibale Forest for the most remarkable Chimpanzee trekking, then to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a glimpse into tree climbing lions of Uganda crowning up your Pearl of Africa with Gorilla tracking Or habituation in Uganda’s Bwindi Forest Park then take on the magical Rwanda safari visiting Volcanoes National Park for Gorillas & the Golden Monkey, Nyungwe forest for Chimp trekking in Nyungwe Forest and the popular suspended bridge  – Nyungwe Forest canopy walk,  visit the Genocide Memorial of Murambi or Kigali, lay back along the spectacular Lake Kivu whilst munching off the traditional brochette – a typical Rwandan delicacy.

As of May 6 -2016 – Announcements have once again been made about the E-East African Visa – however, the reality remains the same – the announcements made prior to implementation of the Application page (s). 

It’s mandatory that every traveller entering into East Africa ought to Have a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.

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OFFICIAL EAST AFRICAN TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR UGANDA – RWANDA & KENYA

What are the Requirements for the East African Tourist Visa – Things & Documents Needed for application of an East African Tourists Visa – When and Where to apply for an East Africa Tourists Visa – Steps to get my East African Tourist Visa.

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• Uganda ” the Pearl of Africa”

  Uganda Visa now Online – You must apply online prior to Travel. Ensure to print your confirmation letter in triplicate – 3 copies, bring your passport and Or any other relevant documentation to back your Uganda Online Visa Confirmation. For now, Uganda Visas are issued at your Entry Point (BUT you Must have applied online Prior to your travel here – ensure you have a confirmation for your Uganda Tourist Visa – sent/received via email – comes with a bar code which qualifies you for a Uganda Visa.

  Special Note: The East African Tourist Visa – US$100 is still underway, and the systems are getting better by the day, however, the payment systems are still lacking. Carry Cash – US$100 (if you applied for a multiple Entry East African tourist visa to more than one (01) country – Uganda- Rwanda & Kenya. If only Visiting Uganda, the Uganda Tourist Visa will cost you just a mere US$50.  Payment for your visa can be made on arrival and is by Cash.

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• Rwanda ” the Country of a thousand Hills” 

   All Rwanda Visa applications are done online via the Rwanda Immigration website. Similarly to Uganda, make it very clear while applying that you want the East African Tourist Visa instead of Rwandan visa.  US, UK, Canadians, those from Singapore and other countries used to enter without getting a visa, now there is a fee for them at the entry point(s) of US$30. This still leaves the East African Tourist Visa as your best travel visa whilst visiting Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya – Saves you money and the repeated hassle at the respective border crossings.

Up-Date: 31st/May/2016

We advise all travellers to apply for a Rwanda East African Tourist online prior to travelling to Rwanda.

• About Rwanda E-Visa.
• Apply For a Rwanda E-Visa.

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• Kenya

  Kenya made some moves in regards to tourist visas – including the East African Tourist Visa that was rescinded by the president.  Below is the link to the Kenyan immigration site – where it states that application and information will be coming soon.  However, it is best you apply in your country with the Kenyan Embassy if Kenya is your first destination in East Africa.  Most often that can be done on-line. Kenya East African Visa

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• TANZANIA:

  Tanzania has been having holdouts when it comes to the East African Visa.  Tanzania now has a new President – John Magufuli who may change all of that, he is a quite practical, hands-on sort of President.

 

 

Up- Dates – 20/May/2016; Tanzania Joins East African Tourist Visa.

As of April 5, Tanzania has joined the visa program. This is great news if you plan to visit these countries in the near future, however, the Tanzania government has not posted this information on their website yet which leads us to believe that the details are still being finalised.

Burundi is also expected to eventually join the program but has not to date.

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East Africa Tourist visa costs only US$100. The Visa is a multiple entry visa valid for 90 days. If you are travelling to 02 or more of these countries ( Uganda, Rwanda & Kenya, the East African Tourist Visa is not best travel choice that will save you money, as getting separate visas for each country will cost you at least US$50/country.