French Embassy in Kampala
Embassy 
France Kampala, Uganda
- Address
- 16 Lumumba Avenue - Nakasero, Kampala
- Website
- ug.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 7 March 2022
At 16 Lumumba Avenue - Nakasero, Kampala, the French embassy in Kampala represents France towards Uganda. Ugandan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Kampala
| Monday | 07:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–24:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–23:00 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Uganda
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Kampala is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
France visa for Ugandan citizens
UgandaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Uganda
FranceUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of France
Ugandan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Whether the French embassy in Kampala takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,054 | 3,875 | 1,083 | 21.8% | 14.7% |
| 2024 | 5,264 | 3,631 | 1,411 | 28.0% | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 5,945 | 3,892 | 1,896 | 32.7% | 13.2% |
2025 figures: 5,945 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Kampala, and 3,892 visas were issued. 1,896 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 32.7%. The refusal rate rose by 4.8 points from 28.0% in 2024. Applications rose by 13% compared with 2024 (5,264).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 21.8% (2023) to 32.7% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Uganda, 36.8% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 5 Schengen states represented here.
13.2% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Uganda.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of South Africa in KampalaNakasero Road 15A, Kampala
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Embassy of Sudan in KampalaNakasero Road 21, 3200 Kampala
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Embassy of Denmark in KampalaLumumba Avenue 3, Kampala
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Embassy of Belgium in KampalaNakasero Road, Kampala
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High Commission of Nigeria in Kampala33 Nakasero Road, Kampala, Uganda
France’s other missions in Uganda
The French embassy in Kampala is the only mission of France in Uganda on record. Uganda in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Kampala
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Kampala.
Address and contact
Address: 16 Lumumba Avenue - Nakasero, Kampala. The record for the French embassy in Kampala includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Uganda
Uganda requires a visa from French citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
When the French embassy in Kampala is closed
Expect the French embassy in Kampala to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French embassy in Kampala
Current procedures for the French embassy in Kampala, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Kampala
The French embassy in Kampala has 13 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Kampala?
The French embassy in Kampala is at 16 Lumumba Avenue - Nakasero, Kampala.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Kampala?
The French embassy in Kampala is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the French Embassy in Kampala open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the French embassy in Kampala include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Kampala closed?
The French embassy in Kampala closes on Uganda’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for France?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
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