Chinese Embassy in Uganda

Ambassador: Mr. Zhang Lizhong
Address: 37, Malcolm X Avenue, Kololo, Kampala
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 4106, Kampala
Email: chinaemb_ug@mfa.gov.cn
 

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Uganda

Tel: +256 393 000172
Email: consulate_uga@163.com
Office hours: 08:30 - 11:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
 

Visa Application

All nationals of Uganda need a visa to go to China Mainland. Ordinary passport holders of Uganda are required to submit their visa application to the CVASC in Kampala. Diplomatic, official passport holders of Uganda or citizens applying for China official, diplomatic or service visa shall still submit their application to the consular office of the Embassy.

 Citizens of Uganda can enter Hong Kong and stay for up to 30 days without visa application.
 

The CVASC in Kampala

Address: 1st floor, PLOT 9, Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala
Tel: +256-(0)326-300451
Email: kampalacenter@visaforchina.org
Working days: Monday to Friday (except for holidays)
Submission hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm (rush service before 11:30am)
Pickup hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm
 

Visa Application Fees

Regular Fees Charged by the Embassy

Nationality / Types Regular Fees Express 2 Fees Express 1 Fees
Uganda Single-Entry  290,000 380,000 430,000
Double-Entry 440,000 530,000 580,000
Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity 590,000 680,000 730,000
Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity 880,000 970,000 1,020,000
The US All types 560,000 650,000 700,000
Canana All types 200,000 290,000 340,000
Serbia All types 6,000 96,000 146,000
Argentina All types 410,000 500,000 550,000
Brazil All types 380,000 470,000 520,000
Israel All types 70,000 160,000 210,000
Romania Single-Entry 200,000 290,000 340,000
Double-Entry 280,000 370,000 420,000
Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity 420,000 510,000 560,000
Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity 420,000 510,000 560,000
Pakistan, Albania, Micronesia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Belarus, Maldives All types 0 90,000 140,000
Other Countries Single-Entry 110,000 200,000 250,000
Double-Entry 160,000 250,000 300,000
Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity 210,000 300,000 350,000
Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity 320,000 410,000 460,000

 Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024. 
 

Service Fees Charges by the CVASC

Service Types Fees
Regular Service 163,000
Express Service 2  247,000
Express Service 1 326,000

 Payments: The CVASC accepts Bank Transfer. All applicants need to make the payment of all fees when lodging visa application at Kampala Visa Centre.
 

Brief Intro

The Republic of Uganda is located in eastern Africa with many plateaus and alpine lakes. It has the third highest peak in the world, Mount. Margherita and the largest freshwater lakes in Africa, Lake Victoria which has 42% of its lake area located inside Uganda. Most of the territory belongs to tropical savanna climatic zone.   
Neighboring Countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, D. R. Congo, Sudan
Land Area: about 241,000 square kilometers (93,051 square miles)
Capital: Kampala      
Time: It is 3 hours earlier than GMT and 5 hours later than Beijing Time. 
Official Language: English (Swahili and Luganda are also widely used)
Major Religions: Catholic, Christianism, primitive religions, Islam
Currency: Schilling 

 Important Holidays: Liberation Day (April 11), Independence Day (October 9)

 Notices for Chinese Going to Uganda
1. Ugandan Embassy in China only accepts applications on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. There are ordinary, travel and business visas. Expedited service (three working days) is available, coasting CNY700. Generally, it needs 5 working days and CNY500. 

2. Stay duration is usually 30 days and no extension is available for ordinary visas. Local immigration bureau often issue special visa with 3-month validity for those who want to work or open a business there. 

3. In certain cases, on-site visa can be applied after arriving at the port.

 Please contact Embassy of Uganda in China if Ugandans have problems there.
 
 Related China Embassies in Africa: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Algeria

- Last updated on Feb. 27, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Uganda
Asked by Nalweyiso Christine from UGANDA | Jul. 21, 2021 10:41Reply
Actually I wanted to confirm whether we are allowed to travel to China for working in this
Actually I wanted to confirm whether we are allowed to travel to China for working in this current situation such that I can begin processing on a visa and air ticket, Thanks
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Answered by Anita | Jul. 26, 2021 19:14
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If your work is urgently needed in China and you have got the PU or TE invitation letter, it is possible for you to get the work visa and be allowed to travel to China for working purpose.
Asked by Nalweyiso Christine from UGANDA | Jul. 21, 2021 10:38Reply
Thanks but I just want to go to China to work but I here we who are having ordinary visa are not all
Thanks but I want to go to China to work but I here we people having ordinary visa we are not allowed so I wanted to get the confirmation from u
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Answered by Henry from UK | Jul. 26, 2021 19:10
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Only if you have the invitation letter from Chinese government, you can now apply for the work visa of China.
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