- Address
- Ggaba Road 1577, Kampala
- Phone
- +256-312-306-001
- Website
- ug.usembassy.gov
United States
Uganda
US Embassy in Uganda
1 embassy
In Uganda, the United States has an embassy in Kampala. The United States requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
US Embassy in Kampala
The United States has its embassy in Kampala, the capital; the address on record is Ggaba Road 1577, Kampala. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Ugandan citizens
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United StatesUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Uganda
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. In Uganda, applications go to the US embassy in Kampala, or to a visa centre working for the United States.
Uganda’s missions in the United States
Missions of Uganda in the United States (2)
In return, Uganda has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Uganda
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Uganda.
Travel to Uganda for US citizens
Uganda requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Uganda, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Uganda is closed
The US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Uganda?
The US embassy is in Kampala, at Ggaba Road 1577, Kampala.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for Uganda?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
Does Uganda have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Uganda has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.