Uganda
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India visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcikampala.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Uganda
- High Commission of India in Kampala
11, Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, Kampala
Today 09:00–13:00, 13:30–17:30
India has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
Indian citizens travelling to Uganda
IndiaUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Uganda to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in India
Ugandan citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Ugandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Ugandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
China requires Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Uganda
Indian citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Uganda and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for India?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in India?
Ugandan citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Uganda?
The Indian embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Indian citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.