Visitor visas, study permits and work permits
Canada assesses applications on paper, which means every document you submit is doing work. We help applicants in Kampala build a file that answers the officer's questions before they are asked.
The essentials for applicants in Kampala and across Uganda, in one place.
Fees and processing times are indicative and were checked in September 2026. They are set by the authorities and can change. Always confirm the current figures before you pay.
Canada is an increasingly popular destination for travellers from Uganda, particularly students and families visiting relatives who have settled there. Applications are submitted online to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, with biometrics collected at the visa application centre in Kampala.
Because there is usually no interview, Canadian decisions rest almost entirely on the written application and the documents that accompany it. A letter of explanation, which many applicants omit entirely, is often the most useful single document you can include.
We assist with each of these categories. If you are not sure which one fits your trip, start with the eligibility check and we will talk it through with you.
What the authorities need to be satisfied about before they issue your visa.
A common mistake to avoid
Meeting the requirements is not the same as proving you meet them. Every requirement above needs a document behind it, and that document needs to be readable, current and consistent with everything else in your file.
Bring what you have and we will tell you what is missing. This list covers the usual requirements; your exact checklist depends on your visa category and circumstances.
Canadian decisions rest on the written file
What shows the stay is temporary
Category-specific evidence
From your first question to your travel date, here is what our visa consultants in Kampala do at each step.
Canada's processing times change with the season and are published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We check the current estimate against your travel date.
Many applicants leave it out. We help you write a clear, honest letter that answers the officer's questions before they are asked.
We complete the forms with you and upload each document where the officer will look for it.
After you receive the biometrics instruction letter, you give fingerprints and a photograph in Kampala. They are generally valid for ten years.
If approved, IRCC asks for your passport so the visa can be placed in it. We tell you how to submit it and check the visa when it returns.
Government fees are paid directly to the authorities and are not refunded if an application is refused. Our service fee is separate and quoted for your case before you commit.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Visitor visa | CAD 100 |
| BiometricsPer person | CAD 85 |
| Study permit | CAD 150 |
| Go Global service fee | Quoted per case |
The equivalent amount in UGX will be calculated using the embassy, visa application centre or applicable exchange rate at the time of payment. Amounts shown were checked in September 2026. Fees are set by the authorities and change without notice. Confirm the current amount before paying.
Visa rules, fees and forms are set by the authorities, not by us. These are their official pages, so you can confirm the latest details yourself before you apply or pay.
We would rather tell you this before you apply than after. These are the patterns we see most often, and what we do about each one.
When relatives in Canada are listed and the evidence of your life in Uganda is thin, officers conclude you may not leave. This is the most common reason on Canadian refusal letters.
How we help
We make sure your job, family and property in Uganda are documented as clearly as your contacts in Canada.
Without a letter of explanation, the officer has to guess why you are going and for how long, and a guess rarely goes your way.
How we help
Your letter of explanation sets out the purpose, the dates and your return in plain terms.
Balances without history, or money that a sponsor cannot account for, lead officers to discount the financial evidence.
How we help
We review the statements and any sponsor's documents so the source of the money is clear.
Answer a few questions about your travel plans and we'll help you understand the visa category that may be relevant to your trip and the documents you may need.
The questions we are asked most often about this destination.
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Ask on WhatsAppProcessing times vary considerably by category and by season, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada publishes current estimates that change regularly. Visitor visa applications from Uganda commonly take several weeks to a few months. Study permits are usually faster in the run-up to an intake but slower during peak periods. Apply as early as your plans allow.
A letter of explanation sets out who you are, why you are travelling, how the trip is funded and what brings you back to Uganda. It is not a formal requirement, which is why many applicants leave it out, and it is often the document that makes the difference. We help you write one that is clear and honest rather than padded.
Yes, most applicants from Uganda need to provide fingerprints and a photograph. You do this at the visa application centre in Kampala after you submit your online application and receive the biometrics instruction letter. Biometrics are generally valid for ten years.
There is no published minimum. The officer needs to see that your funds realistically cover your trip, your return and any dependants travelling with you, and that the money is genuinely yours. We review your evidence before submission.
No. A visitor visa does not allow work. If you have a job offer, you need a work permit, and we can advise on the correct route and whether your offer qualifies.
The Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit for extended periods. It requires private medical insurance and evidence that the Canadian sponsor meets an income threshold. We help families assemble both.
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Talk to a visa consultant in Kampala about your trip, or check your eligibility online in a few minutes.
