- Address
- Nakasero Road 15A, Kampala
- Phone
- + 256 417 702100
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- Z S Makhubele
South Africa
Uganda
South African Embassy in Uganda
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Uganda by 1 mission: an embassy in Kampala. Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
South African Embassy in Kampala
At Nakasero Road 15A, Kampala, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards Uganda. The head of mission on record is Z S Makhubele. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Ugandan citizens
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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Uganda
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South Africa requires a visa from Ugandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Uganda’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Uganda in South Africa (1)
In return, Uganda has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Uganda
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Uganda.
Travel to Uganda for South African citizens
South African citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Uganda, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Uganda is closed
The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Uganda?
The South African embassy is in Kampala, at Nakasero Road 15A, Kampala.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Uganda?
South African citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Does Uganda have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Uganda has its embassy in Pretoria.