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Visa Information for Uganda

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Name: Republic of Uganda

Location: Central / East Africa

Time: IST (-) 2 1/2 hrs

Capital: Kampala

Language: English (official national language, taught in grade schools, used in courts of law and by most newspapers and some radio broadcasts), Ganda or Luganda (most widely used of the Niger-Congo languages, preferred for native language publications in the capital and may be taught in school), other Niger-Congo languages, Nilo-Saharan languages, Swahili, Arabic.

Area: 241,139 sq kms

Population: 34,612,250 (July 2011 est.)

National Day: 09 Oct (Independence Day)

Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX) 1 = INR 0.022.

Climate: The temperatures in some parts of Uganda can be quite cool owing to the country’s high altitude, in spite of its position on the equator. The mountain areas become much cooler and the top of Mount Elgon is most of the time covered with snow. Other regions of the country are much warmer. There is heavy rain during the months of March and May and, October and November.

Holidays-Year 2018: 1 Jan - New Year's Day, 26 Jan - Liberation Day, 8 Mar - International Women's Day, 18 Apr - Good Friday, 21 Apr - Easter Monday, 1 May - Labour Day, 3 Jun - Martyrs' Day, 9 Jun - Heroes' Day, 28 Jul - Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), 4 Oct - Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), 9 Oct - Independence Day, 25 Dec - Christmas Day, 26 Dec - Boxing Day.

Airline Name: Uganda Airlines (QU)

International Airports: Entebbe (EBB)

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.

Note: The visa can be obtained on arrival at Uganda provided the following documents should be carried along:
A Valid passport with a validity of minimum six months.
Two photographs.
Return air ticket.
Invitation letter / hotel reservation.
Yellow fever certificate.
Stay is granted on arrival at the Uganda Immigration.
A fee of US $ 50 is charged.

Tourist Visa

The Applicant should possess a passport having validity for at least 6 months from the date of application.
Two visa forms (photocopy is allowed).
Two passport-size photographs.
Confirmed onward / return air ticket should be attached with the application.
Onward country visa (if any).
The application form should be submitted along with a Covering Letter from the applicant mentioning the purpose of the visit.
If the visit is being sponsored, a Sponsorship Letter (in original) attested by the Indian High Commission in Uganda will be required.
Copies of the Sponsors valid Residence Certificate will also be needed.
If the Sponsor is inviting his / her spouse, then an Invitation from his employing Company should be faxed directly to the Embassy. A copy of the same documents should be submitted along with the visa application.
Copies of the Identity Card and the passport of the inviting partner will also be required.
Other requisite documents:
Income Tax Returns statements for the last 3 years.
Bank Statement of the last six months.
Yellow Fever Certificate.
Once issued, the Visa remains valid for 90 days and will be issued for a stay of up to 30 days.
Visa processing time is 24 hours.
The Visa fee (is non refundable) should be paid in the form of a Bank Draft, drawn in favor of "Uganda High Commission New Delhi".

Visa fee is Rs. 3300

Business Visit

The Applicant should possess a passport having validity for at least 6 months from the date of application.
Two visa forms (photocopy is allowed).
Two passport-size photographs.
Confirmed onward / return air ticket should be attached with the application.
Onward country visa (if any).
The application form should be enclosed with a Covering Letter from the Indian Company or Individual mentioning the purpose of travel.
A Letter of Invitation from the Business Associates in Uganda. The Invitation should be sent directly to the Embassy and another copy should be submitted with the visa documents.
It is recommended to have a Letter from FICCI or any other Chamber of Commerce.
Income Tax Returns statements for the last 3 years.
Bank Statement of the last six months.
Yellow Fever Certificate.
Once issued, the Visa remains valid for 90 days and will be issued for a stay of up to 30 days.
Visa processing time is 24 hours.
The Visa fee (is non refundable) should be paid in the form of a Bank Draft, drawn in favor of "Uganda High Commission New Delhi".

Single Entry (90 days) is Rs. 3300

Transit Visa

Uganda doesn't issue transit visa.

Seamen Visa

Uganda is a land-locked country.

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit. Apart from the office details, this section also includes the contact information and timings (for the visits).

New Delhi

Name: Uganda High Commission
Address: C-14, Anand Niketan, Near HDFC Bank
City: New Delhi - 110 021
Country: India
Telephone: 49363636
Fax: 49363649
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings: 0900 to 1200 hrs
Email: newdelhiugandahighcommission@yahoo.in
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings: 1500 to 1600 hrs

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