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High Commission of South Africa in Kampala, Uganda

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High Commission of South Africa in Kampala, Uganda, located at 15A Nakasero Road. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of South Africa, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    15A Nakasero Road
    Kampala
    Uganda

  • Telephone

    +256 41 770 2100

  • Fax

    +256 41 434 8216, +256 41 434 9867, +256 41 434 6987

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:45 AM–12:45 PM
    Thursday 7:45 AM–12:45 PM
    Friday 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 7:45 AM–12:45 PM
    Tuesday 7:45 AM–12:45 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Kampala: 12:49 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the High Commission of South Africa in Kampala, Uganda

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa
  • Independence Day: October 9 Flag of Uganda

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of South Africa in Kampala, Uganda:

  • Process passport applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Ugandan passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Africa.

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 South Africa without a visa. The most common types of South Africa visas are the following.

  • Business visa
  • Work visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Study visas
  • Exchange visa
  • Relative’s visa
  • Medical treatment visa
  • Corporate visa

Head of Mission

L Xingwana, High Commissioner

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Visa Services

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Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 04 March 2024 at 08:28 AM (EST).

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