India Visa Requirements for Ugandan Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Ugandan passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid national passport together with a valid visa or eVisa from an Indian mission or the Bureau of Immigration is required to enter India. [2]
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
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How to apply
- Apply online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in, the authorised portal; e-Visas are issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. [1] [2]
- Complete and submit the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before your arrival in India, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [1] [5]
- All passengers must also fill the Self-Declaration Form at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the Arrival Immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the Arrival Immigration counters. [1]
- •A valid passport with a valid visa or eVisa is required for entry, unless you are exempt under a bilateral arrangement. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Be wary of unofficial agents: the Government of India does not authorise intermediaries to charge fees for emergency, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card. [1] [2]
The eVisa is issued for limited categories, so confirm that your purpose of travel is covered on the official portal before applying. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in India?
Up to 60 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport together with a valid visa or eVisa from an Indian mission or the Bureau of Immigration is required to enter India.; e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
How do I apply for an India eVisa?
Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. eVisas are issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, and no agent or intermediary is authorised to charge you for them.
Is the e-Arrival card the same as a visa?
No. It is arrival information that foreign nationals must submit online within 72 hours before arrival and does not replace a visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.