In a major move to boost tourism and ensure a massive turnout for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027), the Ugandan government announced a three-month visa fee waiver for all visitors.
This incentive is part of the “Pamoja 2027” co-hosting strategy with Kenya and Tanzania. According to kawowo.com, this was officially announced by Dr Dennis K. Mugimba, the chairperson of the communications and signage sub-committee on the Local Organizing Committee (LOC – Uganda) during a special press conference held at the Uganda Media Center in Kampala on Tuesday, 7th April 2026.
The Government of Uganda has committed to waive the requirement for Visa fees for all and any visitors to Uganda for a period of at least three months starting with one month prior to kick off of AFCON 2027 up to one month after the final match. Dr Dennis K. Mugimba, the chairperson of the communications and signage sub-committee on the Local Organizing Committee (LOC – Uganda).
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In the same vein, Mugimba also hinted about the joint visa the Ugandan Government is planning with the other two co-hosts Kenya and Tanzania to allow easy movement of the fans and visitors across the host countries. “To facilitate the ease of movement of fans and guests during the tournament, the Government is pursuing the option of a special purpose joint PAMOJA visa with Kenya and Tanzania during the tournament” Mugimba added. Mugimba’s address also entailed the additional Ug.Shs 905 billion approved by General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni towards meeting critical inter-sectoral funding and administrative requirements for AFCON 2027.
This money will have Ug.Shs 101.1 billion for upgrade of select hotels in Hoima and Masindi; Ug.Shs 213.76 billion (select roads around Hoima City stadium, Namboole stadium and Kinawataka); Ug.Shs 184.9 billion (passenger terminal at Kabalega Airport), Ug.Shs 17.7 billion (FUFA), Ug.Shs 12.55 billion (Uganda Cranes preparation), Ug.Shs 109.9 billion (AFCON 2027 LOC Organizing Committee), Ug.Shs 56.2 billion (Namboole stadium remodeling and upgrade), Ug.Shs 6.44 billion (ICT infrastructure), Ug.Shs 91.05 billion (Upgrade of Hoima regional referral hospital, Masindi General Hospital and Buseruka Health Centre III), Ug.Shs 13.75 billion (Hoima City, Masindi Municipality and Kira Municipality sanitation and environmental hygiene services), Ug.Shs 3.39 Billion (Meterological services at Kabalega and Entebbe International Airports), Ug.Shs 6.25 billion (upgrade of water grid capacity in Hoima city), Ug.Shs 23.33 billion (upgrade and maintenance of railway), Ug.Shs 4.69 billion (dedicated electricity lines) and Ug.Shs 37.85 billion (marketing and promotion of Destination Uganda).
Dr. Mugimbi is rest assured that the preparations will progress smoothly coming to the next CAF inspection in June 2026.
