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Embassy of Uganda in Washington, D.C., United States

Embassy of Uganda in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 5911 16th Street NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Uganda, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    5911 16th Street NW
    Washington, D.C. 20011
    United States
  • Telephone

    (202) 726-7100

  • Fax

    (202) 726-1727

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:10 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 5911 16th Street NW, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Uganda in Washington, D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States / October 9 Flag of Uganda
  • Columbus Day: October 12 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Uganda in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Uganda.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Uganda without a visa. The most common types of Uganda visas are the following.

  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • Uganda ordinary/tourist visa
  • East Africa tourist visa
  • Transit visa
  • Multiple entry visa

Head of Mission

Robie Kakonge, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Related: List of ambassadors of Uganda to the United States

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Uganda in Washington, D.C., United States, Uganda also has 5 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Uganda in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Uganda in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Uganda

United States has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (22.60 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (24.67 miles away)
    Baltimore
  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (86.38 miles away)
    Harrisburg

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This page was last edited on 22 February 2026 at 07:40 AM (EST).

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