Embassy of France in Kampala
Today 07:00–23:00- Address
- 16 Lumumba Avenue - Nakasero, Kampala
- Phone
- +256 205 479 888
- Website
- ug.ambafrance.org
France
Uganda
French Embassy in Uganda
1 embassy
France is represented in Uganda by 1 mission: an embassy in Kampala. Ugandan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
French Embassy in Kampala
France has its embassy in Kampala, the capital; the address on record is 16 Lumumba Avenue - Nakasero, Kampala. Its phone number and website are on its page.
France visa for Ugandan citizens
UgandaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Uganda
FranceUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of Uganda
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. From Uganda, the application is made at the French embassy in Kampala or through a visa centre appointed by France.
Uganda’s missions in France
Missions of Uganda in France (1)
In return, Uganda has an embassy in France, in Paris.
Good to know
France in Uganda
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Uganda.
Travel to Uganda for French citizens
Uganda requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Uganda, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the French embassy in Uganda is closed
The French embassy in Uganda closes on Uganda’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Uganda?
The French embassy is in Kampala, at 16 Lumumba Avenue - Nakasero, Kampala.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for France?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Do French citizens need a visa for Uganda?
French citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Does Uganda have an embassy in France?
Yes, Uganda has its embassy in Paris.