What are the working days of the Uganda Embassy?

The Uganda Embassy/Consulate operates Monday through Friday. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and, public holidays or any special days specified by the Embassy from time to time.

To know more, please visit: https://washington.mofa.go.ug/data-mmenu-8-Contact-Us.html

The Uganda Embassy is in Washington DC, with Mull Sebujja Katende serving as the Ambassador. The Embassy of Uganda offers many services to the Uganda Citizen as well as for other citizens in the United States, such as Uganda passport renewal, emergency passport Issuing, attestation certificates, Uganda visa requirements for Diplomatic and official passport holders, etc.

5911 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
Tel: +1 202 726-7100
Email: washington@mofa.go.ug, info@ugandaembassyus.org, ambauganda@aol.com

To know more, please visit: https://washington.mofa.go.ug/

To allow for more ease of use and access, the Embassy/Consulate has established multiple Consulates across the country to offer its services seamlessly.

What are the primary activities performed by the Embassy/Consulate of Uganda located in Washington DC, USA? 

The Embassy/Consulate assists travelers from the United States to Uganda, and vice versa. It also plays a main role in the educational exchange program, science, and technical development, arts, and culture sponsored by the Uganda government.

What are the other services offered by the Uganda Consulate/ Embassy in Washington DC?

Community Services: Embassy dealing with aiding the distressed the Uganda woman, community welfare societies providing help to the Uganda diaspora, registration of new organization with the Uganda Embassy, transportation of mortal remains to Uganda with due respect, sending and receiving legal documents/summons through Embassy

Commerce: Business news services, appointing Commercial representative, aiding the establishment of new businesses in the USA, maintaining regulation of both export and import in coordination with USA authorities, promotion of Uganda exporters and manufacturers in the USA, promoting Investing in Uganda, publishing list of exhibition and trade fair in Uganda 

Education: Publishing Uganda centric activities in university and schools, providing no objection certificate to students for study in Uganda, registration of Uganda student aboard, study in Uganda promotion activities, doing a student exchange program, giving science and technology-related opportunities, academic research collaborations        

What type of passport services are provided by the Uganda Embassy/Consulate? 

The primary purposes of travel to the United States by Uganda nationals are tourism, higher education, employment, and other activities (such as parents visiting children, business events, etc.). In the United States, any foreign resident needs to possess a valid travel document, or the traveler will be deported to their home country. If the travel documents, such as a passport, got expired or were lost, the Embassy would work to provide new records to the traveler and issue an emergency Uganda passport based on the travel need of the applicant.

How many Uganda Consulates/Embassy is in the United States to serve travelers? 

The Uganda Honorary Consulate in San Diego (address listed above) along with eight Consulates/Embassy spread across the country to aid travelers to and from Uganda.

Address of Uganda Honorary Consulate in Aurora

Honorary Consulate of Uganda – Aurora

10076 Rockrose Court/1203 Parker,

CO 90263

Address of Uganda Honorary Consulate in Chicago

Honorary Consulate of Uganda – Chicago

57822 South Dobson Avenue,

Chicago, IL 60619  

Address of Uganda Honorary Consulate in Dallas

Honorary Consulate of Uganda – Dallas

5720 LBJ Freeway, Suite 450,

Dallas, TX 75240

Address of Uganda Honorary Consulate in Seattle

Honorary Consulate of Uganda – Seattle

3202 Harbour View Drive,

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Address of Uganda Honorary Consulate in Macon

Honorary Consulate of Uganda – Macon

748 Captain Kell Drive,

Macon, GA 31201

Address of Uganda Honorary Consulate in Malibu

Honorary Consulate of Uganda – Malibu

24255 Pacific Coast Highway,

Malibu, CA 90263

Address of Uganda Honorary Consulate in San Diego

Honorary Consulate of Uganda – San Diego

969 Scott Street,

San Diego, CA 92106

Address of Uganda Honorary Consulate in Miami

Honorary Consulate of Uganda – Miami

11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue, Suite 2202-CSNM,

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Does a Consulate operate out of Washington DC Consulate/Embassy? 

There is no separate Consular address in Washington DC. Both Embassy and Consular service office located in the same address

Can a traveler submit travel documents to the Uganda Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Yes. Applicant can visit Uganda visa application centre for submission of documents, they must be submitted by visiting the Uganda Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC, In the case of a Uganda e visa, a visit is not mandatory to the Embassy, Consulate, or Uganda authorised visa agent.

Can a traveler collect travel documents from the Uganda Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Yes, you must visit the Uganda Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC to collect the documents. For Uganda electronic visa, you don’t require to visit.

What are the hours of operation of the Uganda Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Uganda Embassy working hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. Consular Service Hours are 09:30 AM to 3:00 PM EST.

On which holidays is the Embassy/Consulate closed?

The list of holidays the Uganda Embassy in Washington DC observes can be found at the link below.

https://washington.mofa.go.ug/data-smenu-44-Embassy-Holidays.html

Are there any jurisdictional restrictions regarding services from the Uganda Embassy in Washington DC?

No, people residing in any location are eligible for services like the issue of passports and visa services.

Is there a FAQ related to the Embassy and Consulates?

Visa Related FAQ:

https://washington.mofa.go.ug/data-smenu-167-Frequently-Asked-Questions.html

Passport Related FAQ:

https://washington.mofa.go.ug/data-smenu-169-Frequently-Asked-Questions-.html

Does Uganda provide any E-visa?

Yes, there are nine types of E-visa offered by Uganda as following

1. USA to Uganda Conference Visa Multiple Entry 6-12 Months

2. USA to Uganda Conference Visa Multiple Entry 12-24 Months

3. USA to Uganda Conference Visa Multiple Entry 24-36 Months

4. USA to Uganda Tourist Visa Multiple Entry 6-12 Months

5. USA to Uganda Tourist Visa Multiple Entry 24-36 Months

6. USA to Uganda Tourist Visa Multiple Entry 12-24 Months

7. USA to Uganda Transit Visa

8. USA to Uganda Conference Visa Single Entry

9. USA to Uganda Tourist Visa Single Entry

What does Visa-Free Score for Uganda Passport mean? 

To visit visa-free countries, Uganda passport accumulates points that decide the visit without a visa or to obtain a visa on arrival.

Need more information about Uganda Visa-Free Score, visit: https://www.passportindex.org/passport/uganda/