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In Summary: Uganda and Russia have signed an agreement exempting holders of diplomatic and service passports from visa requirements, in a move aimed at facilitating official travel and strengthening bilateral relations. The arrangement will take effect 30 days after both countries complete the required procedures and exchange diplomatic notifications.
Moscow, Russia — Uganda and Russia have signed a visa waiver agreement exempting holders of diplomatic and service passports from visa requirements, easing official travel between the two countries.
The agreement was signed in Moscow by Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo and Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko.
According to the announcement shared by Minister Kasolo via X, formerly Twitter, the arrangement is intended to facilitate official travel and strengthen diplomatic relations between Kampala and Moscow.
The agreement will not take effect immediately. It is scheduled to become operational 30 days after both countries complete the required procedures and exchange diplomatic notifications.
The waiver is specifically limited to holders of diplomatic and service passports. It does not establish visa-free travel for ordinary passport holders.
The agreement marks another step in Uganda and Russia’s bilateral engagement, particularly in facilitating official interactions between government representatives and diplomatic personnel.
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