Uganda eVisa for Indian Passport Holders

Visa overview

Approx. total fee

US$70≈ ₹6,760Government visa fee + our service charge; indicative

Processing time

~5–8 working days

Typical stay / validity

Usually 90 days

Visa type

eVisa / Online Visa

Entry type

Not specifiedConfirm on the official portal

Eligibility

Indian ordinary passport holdersAvailability does not guarantee approval

About the Uganda visa

Uganda, the 'Pearl of Africa', is famous for mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzees in Kibale, the source of the Nile at Jinja and Murchison Falls. Indian passport holders can apply for a Ugandan e-Visa online.

The tourist e-Visa usually allows a stay of up to 90 days. The East Africa Tourist Visa may also cover Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda on one visa, where available.

Uganda visa types for Indians

Visa options, stays and fees are set by Uganda immigration and can change. We confirm the current options when you enquire.

Who can apply

• You hold an Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival, with at least two blank pages.
• Your visit is short-term, such as tourism, a family visit or business meetings. Work, study and residence in Uganda need a different visa.

Accommodation requirement

Usually required

Usually required / accommodation proof

Accommodation proof is commonly requested.

Required documents

• Passport: Clear colour scan of the bio-data page of your Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo on a plain white background, as a digital file.
• Flights: Confirmed return or onward ticket showing your dates into and out of Uganda.
• Accommodation: Hotel booking, tour voucher or your host's address and contact details in Uganda.
• Gorilla permit or lodge bookings: Bookings with lodges or tour operators.

How to apply

Processing time

• Typical time: ~5–8 working days after a complete application is submitted
• Plan ahead: Apply 3–4 weeks before travel. Book gorilla trekking permits months in advance.

Before you travel

• The Ugandan shilling is the local currency. US dollars are widely used for tours.
• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Uganda. Uganda is also on India's yellow fever list, so carry the certificate when you fly home or you may be quarantined on arrival in India.
• Keep a printed copy of your approval and a digital copy on your phone. Airlines often check it at check-in for flights to Uganda.
• Travel insurance with medical cover is strongly recommended for every trip to Uganda.

Important notes

• Fees and processing times are indicative and can change.
• eVisa availability does not guarantee approval. The decision rests with the authorities of Uganda.
• Requirements can change, so verify on the official immigration or visa portal before payment or travel.
• VisaAdvisory is an independent assistance service and is not affiliated with any government or embassy.