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Chinese Embassy in Uganda

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

Office Hours for Visa Section

08:30 - 11:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Sections of Chinese Embassy in Uganda

Sections	Information
General Office	Tel: +256-414-259881
Consular Desk	Tel: +256-414-236895
Ambassador Office	Tel: +256-414-231181 (Ambassador) Fax: +256-414-235087
Political Office	Tel: +256-414-234058, 231095 Fax: +256-414-235087
Administrative Office	Tel: +256-414-259881 Fax: +256-414-235087
Consular Office	Tel: +256-414-236895, 230196 (Counselor) Fax: +256-414-235087
Economic & Commercial Office	Address: Plot 116, Luthuli Avenue, Bugolobi, Kampala (P.O. Box 8858) Tel: +256-414-220570, 220263 Fax: +256-414-235087 Email: ug@mofcom.gov.cn

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 Jul. 06, 2023 by Brenda Lian -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Uganda

Asked by Nalweyiso Christine from UGANDA | Jul. 21, 2021 10:41

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

Answers (1)

Answered by Anita | Jul. 26, 2021 19:14

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 10:38

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

Answers (1)

Answered by Henry from UK | Jul. 26, 2021 19:10

Only if you have the invitation letter from Chinese government, you can now apply for the work visa of China.