The Chinese Embassy in Uganda will officially launch online visa application services on 31 March 2025. From that date onward, applicants may visit the website of the Chinese Visa Application Center in Kampala (https://www.visaforchina.cn/user/login?site=KLA3_EN) to enjoy the convenience of online form completion and online submission of application documents when applying for a Chinese visa. For further details, please visit the aforementioned website. For more inquiries, please contact Chinese Visa Application Center in Kampala:
Tel:+256-326-300451
Add:Plot 9, Yusuf Lule Road,Kampala
Email:kampalacenter@visaforchina.org
Working hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-15:00 (except for public holidays)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: After the system’s upgrade, where should I go to apply for a visa? What changes have been made to the application process?
A: Visa applicants can visit the website of Chinese Visa Application Center in Kampala to fill out the visa application form online, upload the required documents. Then the application will enter the initial review phase. During this period, applicants can log into the website to check the application status and, as required, modify the form or supplement application documents. When the status of the order changes to “Passport to be submitted”, please submit passport and other required documents and pay visa fees in the said Center. Upon the approval of the second review, the applicant can collect the passport and visa from the Visa Center.
Q2: Is fingerprint collection still required, and when will it take place?
A: Except for applicants for some visa types which are exempted from fingerprints collection, fingerprints shall be collected when applicants visit the Visa Center to submit passport and other required documents.
Q3: Can I still apply for the visa through the original system and method before March 31?
A: The visa application system will be undergoing an upgrade from March 28 to March 30, during which period the system can not accept applications. Applications submitted before March 27, shall still follow the original procedures.
Q4: How do the diplomatic or official applicants submit their applications after the launch of the new system?
A:From March 31, diplomatic or service passport holders as well as diplomatic, official or courtesy visa applicants shall also submit their applications via the said website of the Visa Center, and submit the passports and required documents according to the online review feedback to the Visa Section of Chinese Embassy in Uganda on mornings (8:30-11:30) of every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except holidays).