India visa requirements for Ugandans
Travel and visa requirements
Indian Visa is not required for Ugandans
Stay Duration: 60 days
Entry Requirements
- Visitors from Uganda can travel to India for a duration of 60 days by applying for an e-visa.
- This e-visa costs about $80.
- Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Travellers visiting with firearms require an Import Permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in India.
- The import and export of India’s local currency are not permitted.
- Also, the import and export of foreign currencies are unlimited, however, amounts exceeding $ 5,000 or its equivalent would be declared.
- Tourists must show evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in India. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
- Citizens of Uganda will be required to present a recent bank statement to show that they have enough money to spend while in India.
- Tourists with pets (dogs and cats) must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate issued in Uganda.
- A yellow fever vaccination is not required from citizens of Uganda. They are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling to India.
- Nationals of Uganda are required to have a return ticket to Uganda or onward destination.
- Intending visitors can get to India from any international airport in Uganda. There are international airports in Entebbe and Kasese.
- Etihad, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airways are some of the airlines that fly from Uganda to India.
- The estimated flight duration from Uganda to New Delhi, India is 10 hours, 50 minutes.
- The Indian rupee is the official currency used in India. Visitors can various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- India has a temperate and tropical climate. It has four major seasons which are summer which is from March to May, winter from December to February, monsoon from June to September and post-monsoon also known as northeast monsoon which is from October to November.
- Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the major religions in India. Other religions like Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are also present in the country, although as a minority.
- India is a country with hundreds of languages spoken in the country. It has no national language. Hindi and English are however the official languages.
- The Taj Mahal, The Holy City of Varanasi, Harmandir Sahib and The Golden City are some of the places tourists can visit while in India.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in Zambia are butter chicken, alu gobi, rogan josh and samosas.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses while in India.
- India uses India Standard Time (GMT+5:30). India is 2 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Uganda.
- The power and socket plug used in Singapore are of Type C, D and M. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Transportation in India can be done with buses, train, taxis and small boats.
- Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to travel to India?
The best time to visit India is from October to March when the weather is more likely to be warm, sunny, and dry. During this period, tourists can easily explore the country.
Is India safe for tourist visits?
Generally, India is a safe country to visit and crimes especially those done against tourists are low. Visitors are advised to be cautious while in India.
How long should my passport be valid for before travelling to India?
Nationals of Uganda are required to have a passport valid for a duration of six months beyond the date of exit from India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamps.