Italian Embassy in Kampala
Embassy 
Italy Kampala, Uganda
- Address
- 11 Lourdel Road, Kampala
- Website
- ambkampala.esteri.it
Head of mission: Massoni Mauro
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 7 March 2022
Italy’s embassy to Uganda is in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, at 11 Lourdel Road, Kampala. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays. Ugandan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Italian embassy in Kampala
| Monday | 08:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Uganda
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The Italian embassy in Kampala is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Italy visa for Ugandan citizens
UgandaItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Uganda
ItalyUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of Italy
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. Check with the Italian 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 | 2,180 | 1,626 | 548 | 25.1% | 41.8% |
| 2024 | 2,469 | 1,954 | 503 | 20.4% | 26.5% |
| 2025 | 3,959 | 3,360 | 599 | 15.1% | 25.4% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy in Kampala received 3,959 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,360. 599 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 15.1%. In 2024 it had been 20.4%: the rate fell by 5.3 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 60% compared with 2024 (2,469).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 15.1% (2025) to 25.1% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Uganda, 36.8% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 5 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 25.4% of those issued. 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 Japan in KampalaKyadondo Road 8, Kampala
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High Commission of India in Kampala11, Kyadondo Road, Nakasero, Kampala
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Embassy of Norway in KampalaAkii Bua Road 18B, Kampala
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Embassy of Iceland in KampalaLumumba Avenue 3, Kampala
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High Commission of Nigeria in Kampala33 Nakasero Road, Kampala, Uganda
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Embassy of Ireland in KampalaYusuf Lule Road 25, Kampala
Italy’s other missions in Uganda
The Italian embassy in Kampala is the only mission of Italy in Uganda on record. Uganda in turn has 2 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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About the Italian embassy in Kampala
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Kampala. It is headed by Massoni Mauro, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: 11 Lourdel Road, Kampala. The record for the Italian embassy in Kampala includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to Uganda
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
When the Italian embassy in Kampala is closed
The Italian 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 Italy such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Kampala
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Kampala, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Kampala
The Italian embassy in Kampala has 12 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Kampala?
The Italian embassy in Kampala is at 11 Lourdel Road, Kampala.
What are the opening hours of the Italian Embassy in Kampala?
The Italian embassy in Kampala is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Italian Embassy in Kampala open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Italian embassy in Kampala do not include Saturday.
When is the Italian Embassy in Kampala closed?
The Italian 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 Italy.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Italy?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
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