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Emirati Embassy in Uganda

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In Uganda, the United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Kampala. Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.

Emirati Embassy in Kampala

At Plot 39 Kitante Road-Kampala, Uganda, the Emirati embassy represents the United Arab Emirates towards Uganda. The head of mission on record is Abdalla Hassan Obaid Hassan Alshamsi. Its phone number and website are on its page.

United Arab Emirates visa for Ugandan citizens

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United Arab Emirates visa requirements for citizens of Uganda

  • Tourist visa, single or multiple entry (30 or 60 days)
  • 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
  • Visit visa sponsored by a UAE resident (relative or friend)
  • Transit visa (48 or 96 hours)
  • Fee: AED 200
  • 15 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from Ugandan citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Arab Emirates, not at the Emirati embassy.

Uganda’s missions in the United Arab Emirates

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

Good to know

The United Arab Emirates in Uganda

Worldwide, the United Arab Emirates has 137 missions in 107 countries; one of them is in Uganda.

Travel to Uganda for Emirati citizens

Emirati citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel. In Uganda, Emirati citizens can turn to the Emirati embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Emirati embassy in Uganda is closed

The Emirati 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Emirati embassy in Uganda?

The Emirati embassy is in Kampala, at Plot 39 Kitante Road-Kampala, Uganda.

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Uganda?

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

Does Uganda have an embassy in the United Arab Emirates?

No mission of Uganda in the United Arab Emirates is on record.