Embassy of Japan in Kampala
Today · Closed- Address
- Kyadondo Road 8, Kampala
- Phone
- +256 414 349542
- Website
- ug.emb-japan.go.jp
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Japanese Embassy in Uganda
1 embassy
Japan is represented in Uganda by 1 mission: an embassy in Kampala. Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Japanese Embassy in Kampala
At Kyadondo Road 8, Kampala, the Japanese embassy represents Japan towards Uganda. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Japan visa for Ugandan citizens
UgandaJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Uganda
JapanUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of Japan
Japan visa requirements for citizens of Uganda
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Fee: JP¥15,000
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. From Uganda, the application is made at the Japanese embassy in Kampala or through a visa centre appointed by Japan.
Uganda’s missions in Japan
Uganda has no mission in Japan on record; Ugandan citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
Good to know
Japan in Uganda
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Uganda.
Travel to Uganda for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Uganda, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Japanese embassy in Uganda is closed
The Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Uganda?
The Japanese embassy is in Kampala, at Kyadondo Road 8, Kampala.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Does Uganda have an embassy in Japan?
No mission of Uganda in Japan is on record.