The Government of Uganda has waived visa fees for all international visitors for three months surrounding the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027, in a strategic move aimed at , to boost tourism and match attendance. This initiative, supporting the Pamoja EA 2027 bid, aims to stimulate sectors like hospitality and transport during the continental football event.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf each visitor spends at least USD 1,000 during their stay in Uganda, that could potentially be USD.500 million at a minimum spent in the local economy,\u201d.,Dr. Dennis K. Mugimba, Chairperson of the Communications and Signage Sub-Committee under the Local Organising Committee (LOC) told reporters at the Uganda Media Center .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The waiver, sanctioned by the Cabinet, is designed to ease travel logistics and maximize visitor numbers, following lessons learned from the CHAN-2024 co-hosting experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Officials aim for high attendance at venues like the Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) and Hoima City Stadium, aiming to maximize economic benefits estimated at over Shs1.8 trillion.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This policy is part of a broader strategy, which includes a separate, ongoing visa-free entry policy for citizens from 40 specific countries, strengthening Uganda’s position as a tourism destination, particularly for African and select global partners.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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