Visa Guidelines for Uganda
Tourist Visa
Passport:
Original Passport with validity of minimum 6-9 months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamping.
Please Note:
a) Attach copies of the bio data pages of passport.
b) Attach all your old passports (if any)
Uganda Visa Application form:
Two visa application forms duly filled and signed
Photo Specification:
Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
Covering Letter:
Covering-Letter from the applicant mentioning his/her name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer,Uganda High Commission, New Delhi.
- Covering-Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
- A letter from the employer stating the designation of the applicant and leaves dates granted. The same goes for self employed business people.
Visiting:
If Visiting relatives / friends- copies of passport, work permit copy, proof of residence in Uganda should accompany the application form..
Hotel Confirmation:
Hotel Booking receipt from Uganda has to be directly faxed to the Embassy and one copy to us.
Ticket:
Confirmed return air ticket.
Medical:
Original YFC (Yellow Fever Certificate) has to be submitted along with the visa application & applicant has to carry the same at the time of travel.
Financials:
Original Personal Bank Statement for last six months with minimum balance equivalent to INR 1,00,000
Note:
The Kenya Embassy also issues a combined East Africa Tourist Visa which will be valid for 3 African Countries (Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda). Kindly refer Kenya's tourist checklist for combined East Africa Tourist Visa.
Minors (Under 16 years old):
- Who are endorsed in parent's passport will also require 2 photographs.
- Who are not traveling with parents will require consent in writing from the parents.
Visa Fees:
- Single Entry - Normal 5695 + VFS Charge + Service Charge
- Single Entry Urgent 11390 + VFS Charge + Service Charge
- Multiple Entry - Normal 13400 + VFS Charge + Service Charge
- Multiple Entry Urgent 26800 + VFS Charge + Service Charge