How Indian passport holders get a visa for Uganda: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online before travel
- Government fee: USD 50 (~₹4,200) for single-entry tourist eVisa. Non-refundable even if rejected.
- Processing time: 3–5 business days. Apply 1–2 weeks before travel to allow for queries.
- Maximum stay: 90 days from entry, single entry. Visa-on-arrival also available at Entebbe but eVisa is the safer, recommended route.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 78/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport biodata page, valid 6+ months from entry
- Recent passport-style photo (JPG)
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Travel itinerary
- Bank statements (proof of funds)
How & where to apply
Apply on the official Ugandan immigration portal — visas.immigration.go.ug. WARNING: many lookalike sites charge $110–$200; only use visas.immigration.go.ug. The eVisa is emailed; print and carry on arrival. Uganda e-Visa portal (official, immigration.go.ug)
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed for an airside connection through Entebbe (EBB).
How Uganda compares in Africa
With an ease score of 78/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Uganda uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 (~₹4,200) for single-entry tourist eVisa. Non-refundable even if rejected. | 3–5 business days. Apply 1–2 weeks before travel to allow for queries. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY for entry — no exceptions. Always use the official .go.ug portal — fake portals are rife. Uganda is popular for gorilla trekking (Bwindi); plan permits well in advance. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Uganda?
eVisa — apply online before travel. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY for entry — no exceptions. Always use the official .go.ug portal — fake portals are rife. Uganda is popular for gorilla trekking (Bwindi); plan permits well in advance. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Uganda visa?
Passport biodata page, valid 6+ months from entry; Recent passport-style photo (JPG); Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Travel itinerary; Bank statements (proof of funds)
How long does a Uganda visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 3–5 business days. Apply 1–2 weeks before travel to allow for queries.. Government fee: USD 50 (~₹4,200) for single-entry tourist eVisa. Non-refundable even if rejected.. Maximum stay: 90 days from entry, single entry. Visa-on-arrival also available at Entebbe but eVisa is the safer, recommended route..
How do Indians apply for a Uganda visa?
Apply on the official Ugandan immigration portal — visas.immigration.go.ug. WARNING: many lookalike sites charge $110–$200; only use visas.immigration.go.ug. The eVisa is emailed; print and carry on arrival. Official source: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Is a Uganda visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 78/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Uganda visa online or on arrival?
Uganda uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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