British High Commission in Kampala
High Commission 
United Kingdom Kampala, Uganda
- Address
- Windsor Loop 4, Kampala
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Lisa Chesney
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 27 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s high commission to Uganda is in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, at Windsor Loop 4, Kampala. The United Kingdom requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Office hours are 7 days a week.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Kampala
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Uganda
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British high commission in Kampala is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Ugandan citizens
UgandaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Uganda
United KingdomUganda e-Visa Uganda visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the British high commission in Kampala takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of DR Congo in KampalaPhilip Road 20, Kampala
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Embassy of Italy in Kampala11 Lourdel Road, Kampala
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Uganda
The British high commission in Kampala is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Uganda on record. Uganda in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Latest official news
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'More in Common’ campaign kicks off in Kampala ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The British High Commission in Kampala launched a Commonwealth Sport Campaign highlighting shared values, Ugandan sporting excellence and Africa’s leadership in global sport.
Good to know
About the British high commission in Kampala
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Kampala. It is headed by Lisa Chesney, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: Windsor Loop 4, Kampala. The record for the British high commission in Kampala includes an e-mail address and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Uganda
British citizens need an e-Visa for Uganda, applied for online before travel.
When the British high commission in Kampala is closed
The next closures of the British high commission in Kampala for public holidays in Uganda are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British high commission in Kampala
Current procedures for the British high commission in Kampala, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Kampala
Within 1 km of the British high commission in Kampala there are 10 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Kampala?
The British high commission in Kampala is at Windsor Loop 4, Kampala.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Kampala?
The British high commission in Kampala is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British High Commission in Kampala open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British high commission in Kampala include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Kampala closed?
The British high commission 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Ugandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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