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Ministry of Internal Affairs announces start of Uganda–UAE visa waiver for diplomatic and service passports

International Relations Single source Uganda (national) 17 Feb 2026 Severity: 1/5

ChimpReports reports that the Ministry of Internal Affairs said a visa waiver agreement with the United Arab Emirates, signed on 7 May 2025, had come into force after ratification. According to the ministry, eligible UAE passport holders can enter Uganda without a visa for up to 90 days from 10 February 2026, while for Ugandans the waiver covers only diplomatic and service passports.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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