Embassy · 🇺🇸 United States
Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Washington, D.C., United States
People in United States dealing with Ugandan consular questions can start with the Washington, D.C. mission listed here. Its contact details, core services and the separate online eVisa option are organised below for quicker trip planning.
From the US: separate an embassy enquiry from your online request
The Washington embassy is the official source for its contact arrangements and consular scope. An American holiday applicant should prepare the passport book and the files for the chosen product. Keep a private-assistance reference separate from a government-portal reference, especially when asking for an update.
Check passport-specific preparation → · Regional tourism · Repeated Uganda visits
Quick answer for United States
The Washington, D.C. office is listed at 5911 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States. Its principal published services include Visa information, Passport and emergency travel-document services, Citizenship and official-document enquiries. Travellers can make an initial enquiry by telephone at +1 202 726 7100; appointments, public hours and document formats should be confirmed directly before visiting.
Contact and location
Address: 5911 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States
Phone: +1 202 726 7100
Email: See official source
Official website: Visit the official mission website
Consular services
- Visa information
- Passport and emergency travel-document services
- Citizenship and official-document enquiries
Do I need the embassy or an online eVisa?
A traveller applying from United States should choose the route by passport nationality and travel purpose, rather than by current residence alone. The online checker helps identify the relevant eVisa guidance; matters involving passports, citizenship, legalisation or an exceptional immigration case belong with the Washington, D.C. mission. The embassy or high commission remains the right place to confirm passport, citizenship, legalisation and case-specific requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Ugandan embassy in Washington, D.C.?
The mission is listed at 5911 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011, United States. Confirm public hours, appointment rules and holiday closures on the official website before travelling.
Can people in United States apply for a Uganda eVisa online?
Eligibility is determined by the passport used for travel and the declared purpose. Use the nationality checker first; the embassy can assist with consular questions that fall outside the online eVisa route.
What should I prepare before contacting the mission?
Have the traveller's passport, application or reference number, travel dates, contact details and a clear description of the requested service ready. This helps the mission direct the enquiry efficiently.
Can I bring a US passport card instead of the passport book?
Use the American passport guide to check the travel document before completing the form. For the international flight route, prepare the passport book and its readable biodata page rather than a passport card.
Will the embassy track a request made through Uganda Visa?
Use Uganda Visa support for a request made on this website. For a government-portal application, use the official status route. Have the correct reference ready rather than treating the two systems as interchangeable.
