Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed the introduction of a three-year multiple-entry visa regime for tourists as part of broader efforts to strengthen Uganda’s tourism sector and attract more international visitors.
The proposal is intended to make travel to Uganda easier for repeat tourists, business travelers, and investors by allowing them to enter the country multiple times within a three-year period without applying for a new visa on every visit.
Government officials say the initiative is aimed at improving Uganda’s competitiveness as a regional tourism destination while encouraging longer-term engagement with the country.
The proposed visa arrangement is also expected to support tourism revenue growth by attracting travelers who frequently move within the East African region for leisure, business, conferences, and investment opportunities.
Uganda has in recent years intensified efforts to market its tourism sector internationally, promoting attractions such as wildlife, mountain gorillas, national parks, cultural heritage sites, and adventure tourism.
Officials believe a more flexible visa regime could encourage tourists to spend more time in the country and increase repeat visits, particularly from travelers exploring multiple destinations across East Africa.
The proposal comes amid ongoing government efforts to position tourism as one of Uganda’s leading foreign exchange earners and a key driver of economic growth and job creation.
