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Swiss Consulate in Uganda

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In Uganda, Switzerland has a consulate in Kampala. Switzerland requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Swiss consulates in Uganda

Switzerland also has a consulate in Kampala; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Switzerland visa for Ugandan citizens

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Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Uganda

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
  • National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Ugandan citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. Applicants in Uganda turn to the consulate of Switzerland in Kampala; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Uganda’s missions in Switzerland

Uganda has no mission in Switzerland on record; Ugandan citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

Switzerland in Uganda

There is no embassy of Switzerland in Uganda on record, so Uganda is probably covered by an embassy of Switzerland in another country. Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Uganda.

Travel to Uganda for Swiss citizens

Uganda requires a visa from Swiss citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Uganda, Swiss citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.

When the consulate of Switzerland in Uganda is closed

The consulate of Switzerland 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Does Switzerland have consulates in Uganda?

Yes, Switzerland has a consulate in Kampala.

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Uganda?

Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.

Does Uganda have an embassy in Switzerland?

No mission of Uganda in Switzerland is on record.