- Address
- Windsor Loop 4, Kampala
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Lisa Chesney
United Kingdom
Uganda
British Embassy in Uganda
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in Uganda by 1 mission: an embassy in Kampala. Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
British Embassy in Kampala
At Windsor Loop 4, Kampala, the British embassy represents the United Kingdom towards Uganda. The head of mission on record is Lisa Chesney. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Ugandan citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Uganda
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United Kingdom requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Uganda, the application is made at the British embassy in Kampala or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.
Uganda’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Uganda in the United Kingdom (2)
In return, Uganda has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Uganda
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Uganda.
Travel to Uganda for British citizens
British citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Uganda, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Uganda is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Uganda?
The British embassy is in Kampala, at Windsor Loop 4, Kampala.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do British citizens need a visa for Uganda?
British citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Does Uganda have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Uganda has its embassy in London, along with 1 other mission in the United Kingdom.