Published office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Contact the office to confirm your appointment and the assistance available before visiting.
Representation in Uganda
A Kampala connection to Indonesia.
Honorary Consul
Mr. Paresh Shukla
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Uganda
Consular profile
Mr. Paresh Shukla serves as Indonesia’s Honorary Consul in Uganda and is Managing Director of Simba Automotives Ltd. The Kampala consulate was inaugurated in December 2023.
The office works under the Embassy of Indonesia in Nairobi. Contact its staff for appointment arrangements, community enquiries and introductions.
Indonesia. Islands of possibility. Stories that connect.
Sunrise over ancient stone. Rice terraces along green hills. City skylines and open seas. Discover a country whose variety gives every connection a different starting point.
Indonesia stretches across an extensive island chain in Southeast Asia, linking the Indian and Pacific oceans. Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and the eastern islands bring different landscapes and local traditions to the national story.
Bahasa Indonesia is the national language and the rupiah is the currency. The red-and-white flag and the Garuda Pancasila emblem express a shared national identity across a culturally diverse country.
Jakarta is a major centre for government and commerce. Nusantara is being developed in East Kalimantan as the new capital; the formal transfer depends on the relevant presidential decree.
Jakarta · A contemporary city skylineEast Bali · Rice fields and terraces
Country fact file
A few bearings for a closer look.
Region
Southeast Asia
National language
Bahasa Indonesia
Currency
Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
System of government
Presidential republic
Calling code
+62
National emblem
Garuda Pancasila
National colours
Red and white
National setting
An island archipelago
Jakarta · City and institutions
Country & institutions
One republic. Many island perspectives.
Indonesia’s President serves as both head of state and head of government. Current presidential information is available through the official Presidency website.
Jakarta · An urban business setting
Enterprise & connections
Start with the product and the partner.
Manufacturing, food processing, logistics and services offer subjects for a business enquiry. Define the requirement, identify a counterpart and confirm commercial and regulatory conditions before moving ahead.
Trusmi, Cirebon · Intergenerational batik making
Culture & craft
A pattern carries knowledge.
Batik brings together wax-resist techniques, design and knowledge passed between makers. Its meanings and uses differ with the community and occasion.
East Java · Mount Bromo and the volcanic landscape
Landscape & heritage
Ancient stone. Volcanic horizons.
Indonesia’s landscapes range from cultivated hills to volcanic terrain and island coasts. Plan around local access, conservation rules and current conditions rather than a photograph alone.
Indonesia & Uganda
A friendship with local points of contact.
Diplomatic relations began in 1982. Indonesia’s Embassy in Nairobi is accredited to Uganda, supported locally by the honorary office in Kampala. Economic cooperation, development training and education feature in the relationship.
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Representation in Kampala
The honorary office provides a local channel for community, consular and partnership enquiries. Begin with the purpose of your request and ask which institution should handle the next step.
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry identifies economic and development cooperation as priorities in the Uganda relationship. A proposed business or training exchange needs named partners and an agreed scope.
Indonesia’s bilateral overview records training and scholarship cooperation with Uganda. Consult current programme rules before choosing a course or making an application.
A clear requirement. A suitable counterpart. A workable next step.
Set out the product or service, the intended customer and what each partner would contribute. A focused brief helps the honorary office or relevant business institution direct the enquiry.
Indonesia’s investment ministry provides an official starting point for sectors and investment information. Confirm the rules and operating conditions that apply to the proposed activity.
A country of islands is also a country of working landscapes, cities and local knowledge. A rice terrace, a batik workshop and a busy urban district each introduce another part of Indonesia.
Let the place shape the enquiry. Culture, commerce and learning become more meaningful when linked to a particular community or institution.
The World Heritage temple compounds bring together Borobudur, Mendut and Pawon. Carved reliefs and stupas introduce the area’s Buddhist architectural heritage.
Padar is one of the park’s main islands. The World Heritage property combines striking island landscapes with important terrestrial and marine habitats.
Wax and colour. Pattern and meaning. Knowledge passed on.
Indonesian batik was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. Its craft and cultural meanings reach beyond the finished textile.
Meet the makers, ask about a pattern’s context and respect permissions for photographs and reproductions. A workshop offers a view of living knowledge as well as a crafted object.
Start with the subject, institution and intended outcome. Check admission, language, recognition and funding requirements against the current programme guidance.
Scholarship information
Explore the KNB route. Check the current call.
The official KNB scholarship portal provides programme information and application guidance. Verify eligible countries, participating universities, requirements and dates for the relevant intake.
Choose the counterpart. Agree the shared question.
Universities and professional bodies can frame proposals around a specific teaching, research or capacity-building need. The Embassy can provide a starting point for an institutional enquiry.
Before applying or proposing an exchange
Confirm recognition, supervision, language, costs, funding and immigration arrangements. A link to a programme does not guarantee eligibility, admission or an award.
Guidance and appointment enquiries · Confirm the procedure for your passport and purpose
Visa & entry information
Your passport. Your purpose. The right visa.
Use Indonesia’s official eVisa portal to check the available route for your nationality and activity. Ask the Embassy about cases requiring further guidance before submitting documents or payments.
The honorary office publishes staff contacts and appointment information. Explain your request and confirm which authority will receive and decide any formal application.
State your nationality, residence, travel purpose and intended dates. Ask which procedure and receiving authority apply to your case.
How do I arrange an office visit?
Use the published secretary, coordinator or office email contacts. Confirm the appointment and assistance needed before going to Kira Road.
Does this page confirm visa eligibility or a fee?
No. Eligibility, documents, fees and processing arrangements must be checked with the official immigration portal or competent authority for your circumstances.
News & engagements
An honorary office opened in Kampala.
Kampala · Consular appointment and inauguration
From the consulate’s published history · 1 December 2023
A local presence. A continuing friendship.
The consulate’s published history records its inauguration at the Simba Automotives building in Kampala on 1 December 2023.
The ceremony marked the establishment of the honorary office under the Embassy in Nairobi. The accompanying photograph shows the presentation of Mr. Shukla’s appointment certificate.
Temple architecture, an island horizon, cultivated terraces, city life and the patient work of batik. Explore six views of Indonesia.
BorobudurSunrise over the stupas in Central Java.Padar IslandAn island view in Komodo National Park.East BaliRice fields and green terraces.JakartaA contemporary skyline.Mount BromoThe volcanic landscape of East Java.Batik makingA mother and daughter at work in Trusmi, Cirebon.
