IndiaUganda: e-Visa

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Do India passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

e-Visa

Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Uganda, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: immigration.go.ug (checked July 20, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance5,690 km, straight line (~7h 12m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Uganda40 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Uganda passport holders visiting India: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Uganda

India passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for India passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do India passport holders need a visa for Uganda?

Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Uganda, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Uganda from India?

About 5,690 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 12m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Uganda?

Ugandan shilling (UGX).

What is the emergency number in Uganda?

112 / 911 / 999.

What time zone is Uganda in?

Kampala (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Kampala?

Entebbe International Airport (EBB), about 33 km away.

How many countries can enter Uganda without a visa?

40 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Uganda visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can India passport holders visit without a visa instead of Uganda?

Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Comoros.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.93 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Agra Fort
Ajanta Caves
Bhimbetka rock shelters
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Charaideo deoshal
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Churches and Convents of Goa
Dhal ni Pol
Dholavira
Elephanta Caves

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About Uganda

Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The southern part includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. As of 2024, it had a population of 45.9 million, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital and largest city, Kampala.

CapitalKampala

RegionEastern Africa

Population51.4M

Area241,550 km²

CurrencyUgandan shilling (1 USD ≈ 4040.74 UGX)

LanguagesEnglish, Swahili

Calling code+256

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKampala (UTC+3)

Nearest airportEntebbe International Airport (EBB), 33 km

Emergency number112 / 911 / 999

UNESCO sites3

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,206 (2025)

Tourist arrivals473K (2020)

Climate in Kampala

Warmest February, coolest July, driest February, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, June, July, August, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Kampala, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.6°C	17.8°C	103mm	323h
February	26.6°C	18.5°C	89mm	303h
March	25.5°C	18.9°C	203mm	291h
April	24.9°C	19°C	206mm	264h
May	24.5°C	17.7°C	167mm	312h
June	24.1°C	17°C	107mm	333h
July	24.2°C	17.1°C	120mm	323h
August	25.7°C	17.2°C	99mm	332h
September	26.1°C	17.3°C	120mm	322h
October	25.4°C	17.8°C	242mm	303h
November	24.7°C	17.3°C	235mm	270h
December	25.2°C	16.8°C	100mm	335h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Uganda was nicknamed the "Pearl of Africa" by Winston Churchill. It is home to one of the most diverse and concentrated ranges of African fauna including the highly endangered mountain gorilla and the endangered common chimpanzee.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Kasubi Tombs
Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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