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Do Uganda citizens need a visa for Austria?

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Uganda citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Uganda vs Austria: passport comparison

Uganda

36

visa-free countries

Global rank: #140 · mobility 83.3

Austria

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #13 · mobility 170.8
25

countries both Uganda and Austria can enter visa-free together

Uganda + Austria: passport compatibility

36%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Uganda and Austria travel together — by entry type:

25 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
126 access differs

Where Uganda and Austria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (25)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Botswana 90 days #119
Dominica 180 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 90 days #122
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Swaziland 30 days #120
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139

Where to apply: Austria has no mission in Uganda

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Kenya 643 km
Applications accepted in: Nairobi
2
Ethiopia 1,253 km
Applications accepted in: Addis Abeba
3
Nigeria 2,750 km
Applications accepted in: Abuja

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Uganda → Austria

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

36,3%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Uganda
+21,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
20,691applications filed
12,863visas issued
7,514refusals
#19strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Uganda — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Uganda → Austria

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Uganda → Austria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Uganda passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Austria: good to know

Vienna

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+43

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Uganda goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Austria

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Uganda citizens need a visa for Austria?
Uganda citizens need a visa to enter Austria. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Uganda or Austria?
The Austria passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 36. Global rank: Uganda #140, Austria #13.
Where can Uganda and Austria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 25 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Austria?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Uganda and Austria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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