China 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 |
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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







