
India has resumed full visa services for Ugandan nationals, according to Watchdog Uganda. Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adonia Ayebare, announced the decision on Wednesday, confirming that both e-Visa and regular paper visa processing have been fully restored. The move, which follows an Ebola-related clearance, is expected to benefit thousands of Ugandan students, business owners, and medical tourists who travel to India, easing restrictions that had previously disrupted their plans.
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