German Embassy in Kampala
Embassy 
Germany Kampala, Uganda
- Address
- 15 Philip Road, Kololo, Kampala.
- Phone
- +256 414 501111
- Website
- kampala.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67182
Head of mission: Sigrid Sommer, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 2 September 2026
At 15 Philip Road, Kololo, Kampala., the German embassy in Kampala represents Germany towards Uganda. Germany requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Kampala
| Monday | 07:30–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Bürozeiten Montag bis Donnerstag: 07:30–16:00 Uhr Freitag: 07:30–13:00 Uhr Visa- und Konsularabteilung / Publikumsverkehr Montag bis Freitag: 08:00 - 11:00 Uhr Bitte beachten Sie, dass Sie für die meisten Serviceangebote der Botschaft einen Termin benötigen. Ob Sie für die von Ihnen gewünschte Serviceleistung einen Termin benötigen, können Sie den Beschreibungen zu den einzelnen Dienstleistungen im Bereich Service entnehmen. Vorsprache ohne Termin während des Publikumsverkehrs der Visa- und Konsularabteilung ist nur für folgende Dienstleistungen/Konstellationen vorgesehen: - Hilfefälle, wie z.B. Passverlust - Lebensbescheinigungen für Rentenzwecke - Kopiebeglaubigungen für Studienzwecke - Wenn Sie von der Botschaft ausdrücklich aufgefordert wurden, ohne Termin während des Publikumsverkehrs vorzusprechen Telefonische Visa-Sprechzeiten: Mo, Mi, Do, 14-15 Uhr
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Uganda
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Kampala is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Ugandan citizens
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Germany requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the German embassy in Kampala whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,285 | 3,077 | 1,078 | 25.9% | 61.1% |
| 2024 | 6,252 | 3,526 | 2,253 | 39.0% | 93.8% |
| 2025 | 5,632 | 3,256 | 2,300 | 41.4% | 96.3% |
2025 figures: 5,632 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Kampala, and 3,256 visas were issued. 2,300 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 41.4%. The refusal rate rose by 2.4 points from 39.0% in 2024. Applications fell by 10% compared with 2024 (6,252).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 25.9% (2023) to 41.4% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Uganda, 36.8% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 5 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. 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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Embassy of DR Congo in KampalaPhilip Road 20, Kampala
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High Commission of Kenya in KampalaUpper Kololo Terrace 3, 5220 Kampala
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in KampalaKOLOLO, 7 HILL DRIVE, Kampala
Germany’s other missions in Uganda
The German embassy in Kampala is the only mission of Germany in Uganda on record. Uganda in turn has 4 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Kampala
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Kampala. It is headed by Sigrid Sommer, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: 15 Philip Road, Kololo, Kampala. The record for the German embassy in Kampala includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Uganda
German citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
When the German embassy in Kampala is closed
The German embassy in Kampala closes on Uganda’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Kampala
Current procedures for the German embassy in Kampala, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Kampala
The German embassy in Kampala has 16 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Kampala?
The German embassy in Kampala is at 15 Philip Road, Kololo, Kampala.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Kampala?
The German embassy in Kampala is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Kampala open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Kampala do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Kampala closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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