Uganda visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Ugandan Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 45 days

Entry Requirements

  • Uganda issues an e-visa or a visa on arrival to India citizens to visit the country and stay up to 45 days. 
  • Nationals of India are to apply for an electronic visa for the period of stay mentioned above.
  • Your e-Visa for Uganda will be processed within a period of 6 business days.
  • Citizens of India are required to provide passports valid for the period of stay in the country.
  • Children under the age of 5 are required to have a Polio vaccination certificate.
  • A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers visiting Uganda.
  • There are no restrictions on exporting a moderate quantity of perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco and tobacco products, or either of them.
  • You must ensure you have enough money to cover the expenses of your stay.
  • Return or onward tickets upon entry into Uganda must also be provided when you are about to start visiting Uganda.
  • The import and export of local currency (Uganda Shilling-UGX) are prohibited, but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies as long as declared upon arrival.
  • Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country not earlier than 6 days before the date of arrival in Uganda.
  • You will not be required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • In Uganda, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Kampala, Uganda is 10 hours.
  • Uganda uses East Africa Time zone (GMT+3) hence, making Indian 2 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Uganda.
  • The official languages are English and Swahili although, Luganda, a central language, is widely spoken across the country, and several other languages are also spoken including Runyoro, Runyankole, Rukiga, Luo and Lusoga.
  • Road transportation is the most important way of transportation in Uganda. 95% of freight and passenger traffic is handled by road traffic
  • Christians made up about 85 percent of Uganda's population, with Muslims making up nearly 14%.
  • Uganda has the tallest Mountain Range in Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains and is the Home of the Lake Victoria, the Source of Nile which is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
  • Uganda is also home to over half of all Mountain Gorillas in the world 480 and 19 habituated gorilla groups to be visited.
  • Tourist attractions in Uganda include national game parks, game reserves, traditional sites, and natural tropical forests.
  • Game viewing is the most popular tourist activity in Uganda. Wild animals like lions, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, elephants are common in Uganda’s ten national parks.

Frequently Asked Questions


What are the best places to explore when visiting Uganda for tourism?

Tourist attractions in Uganda include national game parks, game reserves, traditional sites, and natural tropical forests.


How many days are for Ugandan e-Visa?

Uganda's tourist e-Visa stay duration is up to 45 days.


Can I travel out of Uganda with Ugandan currency?

The import and export of local currency (Uganda Shilling-UGX) are prohibited, but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies as long as declared upon arrival.


How many hours will it take to travel to Uganda from India?

The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Kampala, Uganda is 10 hours.