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St. Helena visa rules for Uganda passport holders

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The answer

e-Visa needed. Uganda passport holders need an e-Visa before travel to visit St. Helena.

Entry
e-Visa
Stay
183 days per entry
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Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’E-VISA183 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

evisa.sainthelena.gov.shSt Helena Government, St Helena Immigration Service (e-visa portal)Checked 3 Nov 2026

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Who sets the entry rules

St. Helena's entry rules are set and enforced by its own authorities.

Source: gov.uk

Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Needs pre-arranged accommodation, proof of funds, an onward travel itinerary and medical insurance that covers medical evacuation.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

All passports (apart from British Overseas Territories (St. Helena) passports) regardless of the country of issue are required to have an expiry date 6 months after the date of arrival.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

Visa-free nearby

Other places Uganda passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Jamestown, nearest first.

No visa-free place we have reviewed is within 2,500 km yet.

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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