Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has thrown his support behind a proposal to introduce a unified East African visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, a move aimed at allowing seamless movement across the three host nations of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
The proposal, presented during a briefing by Uganda’s Local Organising Committee at State House in Entebbe, would allow football fans, tourists, match officials and participating teams to travel freely between the three countries for up to four months using a single entry visa.
Following the presentation, Museveni directed Ugandan officials to begin consultations with their counterparts in Kenya and Tanzania to explore the implementation of the initiative ahead of the 2027 continental showpiece.
This is common sense. I support it [single entry visa],” Museveni said during the meeting. “
The Ugandan leader said the proposed arrangement would help facilitate movement during the tournament and strengthen regional cooperation as the three East African nations prepare to jointly host Africa’s biggest football competition for the first time.
Museveni also reiterated his government’s commitment to ensuring a successful tournament, pledging adequate funding, faster delivery of key infrastructure projects and close collaboration with Kenya and Tanzania in the build-up to AFCON 2027.
If adopted by all three countries, the single East African visa is expected to simplify travel for thousands of visitors attending the tournament while boosting tourism, trade and regional integration throughout the competition.
The meeting also reviewed progress on infrastructure projects ahead of CAF’s next inspection scheduled for August 31, 2026. Officials said Uganda is working against strict timelines to complete all key facilities by December 31, 2026.
Priority projects include the upgrading of Mandela National Stadium, completion of AFCON training venues, finishing the passenger terminal at Kabalega International Airport, construction of roads around Hoima City Stadium and other host towns, and completion of the 148-kilometre Busunju–Kiboga–Hoima Road.
