Visa & Travel Documents | Paramount Gorilla Expeditions

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Pick your destination, then follow the official link for each document you need. If your trip crosses borders, check every country on your route.

Go to the country below and open the official link for the document you need.
Apply only on the official sites listed here. Look-alike websites charge extra fees and can cause problems at check-in.
Rules and fees change. Links were last checked 8 October 2026. Always confirm on the official site before you travel.

Uganda

Read the full Uganda travel information →

Visas & entry permission

Apply for your visa, e-visa or travel authorisation, and check the entry rules.

Apply for your Uganda e-Visa (official government portal) Online application for tourist and East Africa Tourist visas. visas.immigration.go.ug · opens in a new tab
Check Uganda tourist visa rules and documents (immigration department) Official page on the single-entry tourist visa and what you need to apply. immigration.go.ug · opens in a new tab
Check if your country is visa-free for Uganda (immigration department) Official list of countries whose passport holders do not need a visa. immigration.go.ug · opens in a new tab
Read the UK government's Uganda entry requirements Passport, visa and border rules explained for travellers. gov.uk · opens in a new tab

Health & vaccination certificates

Yellow-fever certificate rules, recommended vaccines, malaria and outbreak news.

Read Uganda's official yellow fever certificate notice (2 October 2026) Immigration notice saying the certificate is no longer mandatory for entry. immigration.go.ug · opens in a new tab
Check vaccines and health risks for Uganda (TravelHealthPro) UK health service guidance on vaccines, malaria and outbreaks. travelhealthpro.org.uk · opens in a new tab
Read the UK government's Uganda health advice Health risks, medical care and insurance advice. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Check current Ebola and Marburg outbreak locations (UKHSA) UK Health Security Agency list of current and past outbreaks. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
See the US CDC's Ebola situation update Latest outbreak summary, travel notice level and US return rules. cdc.gov · opens in a new tab

Park, gorilla & activity permits

Official park authorities and permit booking systems.

Visit the Uganda Wildlife Authority (national parks and permits) Official park authority that issues gorilla and chimp permits. ugandawildlife.org · opens in a new tab
Read the Uganda Wildlife Authority conservation tariff and park rules (PDF) Official rules for permits and tracking; covers July 2024 to June 2026. ugandawildlife.org · opens in a new tab
Open the Uganda Wildlife Authority booking system (BARCS) Registered-account login; foreign visitors book permits through licensed operators. barcs.ugandawildlife.org · opens in a new tab

Official travel advice & safety

Government travel advice for the country. Read it shortly before you travel.

Check the US State Department's Uganda travel advisory Current US safety level for Uganda. travel.state.gov · opens in a new tab
Check Australia's Smartraveller advice for Uganda Safety, health, local laws and entry advice. smartraveller.gov.au · opens in a new tab

Kenya

Read the full Kenya travel information →

Visas & entry permission

Apply for your visa, e-visa or travel authorisation, and check the entry rules.

Apply for your Kenya eTA (official government portal) Apply, check the status of, or validate an Electronic Travel Authorisation. etakenya.go.ke · opens in a new tab
See how to apply for the Kenya eTA, step by step Official guide to the documents and details you need for the application. etakenya.go.ke · opens in a new tab
Check Kenya entry rules on UK government advice Passport, eTA, vaccine and customs rules from the UK FCDO. gov.uk · opens in a new tab

Health & vaccination certificates

Yellow-fever certificate rules, recommended vaccines, malaria and outbreak news.

Check Kenya's health entry rules and yellow fever certificate Kenya Ministry of Health port health FAQ on vaccination certificates. porthealth.health.go.ke · opens in a new tab
Check health risks and vaccines for Kenya (TravelHealthPro) UK guidance on vaccines, malaria and current outbreaks. travelhealthpro.org.uk · opens in a new tab
Read UK government health advice for Kenya Latest Ebola update, vaccines and healthcare information. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Read the US CDC health guide for safaris in Africa CDC advice on malaria, insects, insurance and evacuation for safari travellers. cdc.gov · opens in a new tab
Look up Kenya on the WHO vaccination country list WHO list of yellow fever entry requirements and recommendations (2022, revised 2023). cdn.who.int · opens in a new tab

Park, gorilla & activity permits

Official park authorities and permit booking systems.

Read Kenya Wildlife Service visitor questions and answers Official park FAQ on seasons, clothing and visiting KWS parks. kws.go.ke · opens in a new tab
See how to pay Kenya park entry fees Official KWS page on paying in advance through the KWSPay portal. kws.go.ke · opens in a new tab
Pay Kenya park fees online (KWSPay) Official KWS payment portal within eCitizen; needed mainly for self-organised trips. kwspay.ecitizen.go.ke · opens in a new tab

Official travel advice & safety

Government travel advice for the country. Read it shortly before you travel.

Check UK government travel advice for Kenya Current safety, entry and health advice from the UK FCDO. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Check US State Department travel advisory for Kenya Current advisory level and safety information for Kenya. travel.state.gov · opens in a new tab

Airports

Official airport information.

Check Kenya Airports Authority airport information Official operator of Nairobi, Wilson and Mombasa airports. kaa.go.ke · opens in a new tab

Tanzania

Read the full Tanzania travel information →

Visas & entry permission

Apply for your visa, e-visa or travel authorisation, and check the entry rules.

Read the official Tanzania eVisa guidelines and apply online Official Immigration eVisa guidance: visa types, fees and how to apply. visa.immigration.go.tz · opens in a new tab
Check Tanzania entry requirements (UK government) Visa, passport, insurance and health entry rules, kept up to date by the UK government. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Check Tanzania entry rules and passport validity (US government) US State Department country page covering visa, passport and entry rules. travel.state.gov · opens in a new tab

Health & vaccination certificates

Yellow-fever certificate rules, recommended vaccines, malaria and outbreak news.

Read the Ministry of Health yellow fever entry notice Tanzania Ministry of Health notice (31 July 2023) on yellow fever certificates for arrivals. airtanzania.co.tz · opens in a new tab
Check vaccines and malaria advice for Tanzania (US CDC) CDC traveller page: recommended vaccines, malaria, altitude and health risks. wwwnc.cdc.gov · opens in a new tab
Check health advice for Tanzania (UK government) UK government health page: vaccines, outbreaks, medical care and emergency number. gov.uk · opens in a new tab

Park, gorilla & activity permits

Official park authorities and permit booking systems.

Visit the official Tanzania National Parks website (TANAPA) Official park authority for the national parks; also lists its mobile apps. tanzaniaparks.go.tz · opens in a new tab
Read the official Serengeti National Park page TANAPA information on the Serengeti, including seasons and nearest airports. tanzaniaparks.go.tz · opens in a new tab
Read the rules for watching Mara River crossings TANAPA visitor guideline (June 2024) for the Serengeti river crossings. tanzaniaparks.go.tz · opens in a new tab

Official travel advice & safety

Government travel advice for the country. Read it shortly before you travel.

Check the latest Tanzania travel advice (UK government) Current UK safety and security advice, including unrest and regional warnings. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Check the Tanzania travel advisory level (US government) US State Department advisory level and safety details for Tanzania. travel.state.gov · opens in a new tab

Other official sites

Insurance, customs, drones, money and other official information.

Read the official notice on mandatory inbound travel insurance (NIC) National Insurance Corporation news item about the insurance rule that began on 1 October 2026. nicinsurance.co.tz · opens in a new tab
Buy your Tanzania inbound travel insurance (NIC platform) Online platform named by NIC for mainland inbound insurance; confirm price and exemptions here. inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz · opens in a new tab
Find out how to bring a drone into Tanzania (TCAA) Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority page on drone permits and registration. tcaa.go.tz · opens in a new tab

Rwanda

Read the full Rwanda travel information →

Visas & entry permission

Apply for your visa, e-visa or travel authorisation, and check the entry rules.

Check Rwanda visa types and fees (official immigration site) Tourist visa types, fees and how long they last. migration.gov.rw · opens in a new tab
Read the Rwanda visa-on-arrival rules (official immigration site) Who gets a visa on arrival and fee limits. migration.gov.rw · opens in a new tab
Check which nationalities get free or special visas (official immigration site) Fee-free arrangements and the East African Tourist Visa. migration.gov.rw · opens in a new tab
Open the Irembo portal to apply for your visa online (official government portal) Rwanda's government services portal; sign in and choose visa application. irembo.gov.rw · opens in a new tab
Follow the step-by-step online visa application guide (Irembo support) Documents needed, payment and processing time. support.irembo.gov.rw · opens in a new tab

Health & vaccination certificates

Yellow-fever certificate rules, recommended vaccines, malaria and outbreak news.

Check Rwanda's yellow fever and Ebola travel notice (Rwanda Biomedical Centre) Official yellow fever certificate rules and traveller notes. rbc.gov.rw · opens in a new tab
Read Rwanda's Ebola notice (Rwanda Biomedical Centre) Symptoms, prevention and entry rules for travellers from the DRC. rbc.gov.rw · opens in a new tab
Read the Ministry of Health notice on Ebola entry measures The 22 May 2026 notice on entry checks. moh.gov.rw · opens in a new tab
Check vaccines and malaria advice for Rwanda (US CDC) Recommended vaccines, malaria and other health risks. wwwnc.cdc.gov · opens in a new tab
Check health risks and vaccines for Rwanda (UK TravelHealthPro) Country health advice including malaria, altitude and mpox. travelhealthpro.org.uk · opens in a new tab

Park, gorilla & activity permits

Official park authorities and permit booking systems.

Book gorilla tracking permits (Rwanda Development Board portal) Official permit booking and trekking rules. visitrwandabookings.rdb.rw · opens in a new tab

Official travel advice & safety

Government travel advice for the country. Read it shortly before you travel.

Check Rwanda travel advice (UK government) Current safety, border and entry advice. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Check Rwanda travel advisory (US State Department) US government advice on safety, health and local laws. travel.state.gov · opens in a new tab

Airports

Official airport information.

See Rwanda's airports and airstrips (Rwanda Airports Company) Official list of Kigali, Kamembe and other airfields. rac.co.rw · opens in a new tab

Zanzibar

Read the full Zanzibar travel information →

Visas & entry permission

Apply for your visa, e-visa or travel authorisation, and check the entry rules.

Apply for your Tanzania e-Visa (official immigration portal, covers Zanzibar) Start, continue or check a visa application for Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. visa.immigration.go.tz · opens in a new tab
Tanzania Immigration online services (visa, residence and pass applications) Official immigration services menu with a Visa Application option. eservices.immigration.go.tz · opens in a new tab
Check Tanzania entry requirements (UK government travel advice) Visa, passport validity, mandatory Zanzibar travel insurance and yellow fever entry rules. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Read the Tanzania Immigration advisory on visas Government advisory on visa types, fees, issuing stations and passport validity (undated). business.go.tz · opens in a new tab
See published Tanzania visa fees (Tanzania High Commission, Ottawa) Embassy page listing tourist and transit visa fees; confirm the current fee when applying. ca.tzembassy.go.tz · opens in a new tab

Health & vaccination certificates

Yellow-fever certificate rules, recommended vaccines, malaria and outbreak news.

Check Zanzibar health risks and vaccines (UK TravelHealthPro) Malaria, yellow fever, vaccine and insurance guidance for Zanzibar. travelhealthpro.org.uk · opens in a new tab
Check Tanzania health advice for travellers (US CDC) Vaccines, malaria and yellow fever certificate rules for Tanzania including Zanzibar. wwwnc.cdc.gov · opens in a new tab
Read UK government health advice for Tanzania Medical care, emergency number, outbreaks and insurance advice. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Check which countries carry yellow fever risk (UK NaTHNaC factsheet) Helps you work out if a yellow fever certificate applies to your route. nathnacyfzone.org.uk · opens in a new tab
Tanzania Ministry of Health (official website) Government health ministry; look here for current travel health notices. moh.go.tz · opens in a new tab

Park, gorilla & activity permits

Official park authorities and permit booking systems.

Apply for a drone permit (Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority) Rules and steps for importing and flying a drone; apply at least three weeks ahead. tcaa.go.tz · opens in a new tab

Official travel advice & safety

Government travel advice for the country. Read it shortly before you travel.

Check Tanzania safety and security advice (UK government) Local laws, dress code, crime, ferry safety and Zanzibar-specific warnings. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Check the US State Department travel advisory for Tanzania Current advisory level and safety guidance for Tanzania including Zanzibar. travel.state.gov · opens in a new tab

Other official sites

Insurance, customs, drones, money and other official information.

Buy your compulsory Zanzibar travel insurance (Visit Zanzibar, official site) Official site linked from UK government advice for the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation policy. visitzanzibar.go.tz · opens in a new tab

Seychelles

Read the full Seychelles travel information →

Visas & entry permission

Apply for your visa, e-visa or travel authorisation, and check the entry rules.

Apply for your Seychelles Travel Authorisation (official government portal) Required online before travel; use this official site only. seychelles.govtas.com · opens in a new tab
Check Seychelles entry requirements (UK government) Passport, Travel Authorisation, permits and yellow fever rules. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Read Tourism Seychelles' warning about unofficial authorisation sites Explains why to use only the official government site. tourism.gov.sc · opens in a new tab

Health & vaccination certificates

Yellow-fever certificate rules, recommended vaccines, malaria and outbreak news.

Check health advice for Seychelles (UK government) Vaccines, medicines and local healthcare. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Check vaccines and outbreaks for Seychelles (UK TravelHealthPro) Recommended vaccines, yellow fever rules and outbreak news. travelhealthpro.org.uk · opens in a new tab

Park, gorilla & activity permits

Official park authorities and permit booking systems.

Check national park and marine park rules (Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority) Entry tickets, guides, restricted areas and park rules. spga.gov.sc · opens in a new tab
Check visitor rules for Aldabra Atoll (Seychelles Islands Foundation) Clearance and rules for visiting Aldabra. sif.sc · opens in a new tab

Official travel advice & safety

Government travel advice for the country. Read it shortly before you travel.

Check Seychelles travel advice (UK government) Latest warnings and advice for UK travellers. gov.uk · opens in a new tab
Check Seychelles travel advice (US State Department) Advisory level, entry rules, safety and health notes. travel.state.gov · opens in a new tab
Read safety and security advice for Seychelles (UK government) Crime, swimming, driving and drug laws. gov.uk · opens in a new tab

Other official sites

Insurance, customs, drones, money and other official information.

Read the customs list of banned and restricted goods (Seychelles Revenue Commission) Rules on shells, coral, plants, fruit and more. src.gov.sc · opens in a new tab
See Seychelles banknotes and coins (Central Bank of Seychelles) Official list of notes and coins in use. cbs.sc · opens in a new tab
Read hiking safety tips and local contacts (Tourism Seychelles) Trail safety, what to bring and emergency numbers. tourism.gov.sc · opens in a new tab

Paramount Gorilla Expeditions is not connected to the websites listed above. They are the governments, health services and park authorities that issue each document. Links last checked 8 October 2026. Visa, health and entry rules can change without notice, so confirm everything on the official site shortly before you travel. This page is general guidance, not legal or medical advice.

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