Do Uganda passport holders need a Schengen visa?
Yes — you need a Schengen visa
Uganda passport holders need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa
Before travelling to any Schengen country for tourism, business, or visiting family you must apply for a Schengen Type C visa at the consulate of your main destination. Embassies typically require a cover letter, day-by-day itinerary, flight reservation, accommodation, travel insurance (€30,000+), and proof of funds.
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Short-stay entry rules for the 29 Schengen states are set by Council Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. Uganda is listed in Annex I, so a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa is required before travel. You apply at the consulate of your main destination, or of your first point of entry when no single country dominates the trip.
Refusal rate for applications made in Uganda
Schengen consulates refused 36.8% of the 20,398 short-stay decisions they took in Uganda in 2025, against a worldwide rate of 14.6%. Rates differ sharply between consulates in the same country.
Compare refusal rates by consulateSource: European Commission — Schengen visa statistics for consulates, 2025. Figures are keyed by country of application, not applicant nationality.
Next steps
- • Build your document checklist for your destination and purpose of travel.
- • Check your 90/180 days before you book — entry and exit days both count.
- • Check another passport with the interactive tool.
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Based on Council Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (Annex I & II). Always confirm with the consulate of your destination before booking travel.