Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Uganda

1. Overview of Chinese Visa Policy for Ugandan Citizens

2. Chinese Visa Requirements for Ugandan Citizens

Visa Types & Documents

• Tourist (L): Hotel bookings, travel itinerary, or invitation letter.
• Business (M): Invitation from a Chinese company + Ugandan company sponsorship.
• Work (Z): Employment license and invitation letter.
• Study (X): Admission letter from a Chinese institution.

• Passport (valid ≥6 months, 2 blank pages).
• Online application form (via China Visa Application Service Center).
• Passport photo (48x33mm, white background).
• Proof of financial means (bank statements, employment letters).
• Travel itinerary (flight and hotel bookings).

• Full vaccination with WHO/China-approved vaccines.
• Negative “double nucleic acid” tests (48 hours and 24 hours before departure).

Application Process

1. Online Form: Complete the CVASC form.
2. Appointment: Schedule at the Chinese Embassy in Kampala (see details below).
3. Submission: In-person submission with biometrics (14–70 years old).
4. Processing Time: 4–5 days (standard); express options available.
5. Fees: Tourist (≈$120), business ($145); plus service fees.

Chinese Embassy in Uganda

• Address: Plot 29, Parliament Avenue, Kampala (Opposite Uganda Museum).
• Phone: +256-414-235-083 / +256-414-235-084
• Website: http://ug.china-embassy.gov.cn
• Working Hours:
  • Visa Submissions: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (by appointment).
  • Collection: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM.
• Notes: Temporary suspension of tourist visas (check embassy updates).

3. Ugandan Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens

Visa Types & Documents

• Tourist: Valid for 30 days (single-entry).
• Business: Valid for 90 days (single/multiple-entry).
• Transit: 7 days (free for 24-hour layovers).

• Passport (valid ≥6 months).
• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (mandatory).
• Flight itinerary (round-trip).
• Hotel booking or invitation letter (for business).

Application Process (e-Visa)

1. Apply online via Uganda Immigration e-Visa.
2. Upload documents (passport, photo, travel proof).
3. Pay fees ($50–$100) via credit card.
4. Print e-Visa; collect stamp at entry.

Ugandan Embassy in China

• Address: 11 Sanlitun Dongerjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
• Phone: +86-10-6532-1016
• Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (visa submissions).
• Notes: e-Visa preferred; visa on arrival available at Entebbe Airport (USD 50, cash only).

4. Key Notes & Special Schemes

• Transit Visa-Free (China):
  • 240-hour visa-free transit for 54 countries (including Uganda) via 60 designated ports (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai).
• Health Requirements:
  • Yellow Fever certificate mandatory for Uganda (China entry).
  • COVID-19: No quarantine; check latest health codes.
• Customs:
  • China: Declare cash over CNY 20,000 or equivalent.
  • Uganda: Prohibited items include ivory and wildlife products.

5. Reciprocal Embassy Information

6. Useful Resources

• China Visa Applications: CVASC
• Uganda Visa Applications: e-Visa System
• Chinese Embassy (Kampala): http://ug.china-embassy.gov.cn
• Ugandan Embassy (Beijing): Contact via Phone