Canadian representation in Uganda
Canadian Consulate in Kampala
Contact details, appointment hours and limited consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Kampala, Uganda.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Kampala
The Consulate of Canada provides limited local consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Uganda.
Plot 22 Jinja Road
Kampala
Uganda
Kampala
Uganda
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are currently available on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by appointment.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Kampala?
The Government of Canada service page lists the Consulate at Spear House Ltd on Jinja Road in Kampala.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Kampala
The Canadian Consulate in Kampala is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides limited consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Uganda.
Canada’s broader diplomatic and consular representation for Uganda is provided by the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Kampala office serves as a local point of contact, while most passport and citizenship applications are processed through Nairobi.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Kampala
The Government of Canada lists consular services and general enquiries at the Kampala office.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Uganda can contact the Consulate for local consular assistance and guidance.
Emergency passport assistance
The Kampala Consulate can provide passport services in emergency cases by appointment on behalf of the High Commission in Nairobi.
Emergency citizenship assistance
The Consulate can provide citizenship services in emergency cases by appointment on behalf of the High Commission in Nairobi.
Regular passport applications
Routine Canadian passport applications from Uganda are sent by registered mail to the Consular Section of the High Commission in Nairobi.
Citizenship applications
Paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are handled through the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Kampala
Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., by appointment.
Other days
Monday: Closed.
Thursday: Closed.
Friday: Closed.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Emergency assistance: Hours may change during a large-scale emergency. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Uganda
Routine Canadian passport applications from Uganda are processed through the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi.
Regular applications
Canadians in Uganda should send completed passport applications by registered mail to the Consular Section of the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi.
Emergency cases in Kampala
The Consulate in Kampala can provide passport services in emergency situations by appointment on behalf of the High Commission in Nairobi.
Emergency appointment: Contact the High Commission in Nairobi at +254 (20) 366-3000 or nrobi-consular@international.gc.ca before attending the Kampala Consulate.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services in Uganda
Most Canadian citizenship certificate applications from Uganda are processed through the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi.
Paper applications
If you are required to submit a paper application for proof of Canadian citizenship, send it by courier or mail to the Consular Section of the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi.
Emergency cases
The Kampala Consulate can provide citizenship services in emergency cases by appointment on behalf of the High Commission.
Regional support
High Commission of Canada in Nairobi
The High Commission of Canada in Nairobi provides full consular services for Canadians in Uganda.
Nairobi
Kenya
Nairobi 00621
Kenya
Consular district: The High Commission in Nairobi provides consular services to Canadians in Uganda as well as Kenya, Eritrea and Somalia, and passport and citizenship services for South Sudan.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Kampala
Book an appointment
The Kampala office currently provides public services on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings by appointment.
Check where your application belongs
Routine passport and citizenship applications are handled through Nairobi rather than submitted at the Kampala Consulate.
Use Kampala for emergencies
Emergency passport and citizenship services may be provided locally by appointment on behalf of the High Commission in Nairobi.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Kampala FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Uganda?
Yes. Canada maintains an Honorary Consul and Consulate in Kampala.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Kampala an honorary post?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the Kampala office as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially names it the Consulate of Canada to Uganda, in Kampala.
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Kampala?
The Government of Canada service page lists the office at 5th floor, Room 9, Spear House Ltd, Plot 22 Jinja Road, Kampala.
What is the consular telephone number?
The current Government of Canada contact number for consular matters in Uganda is +254 (20) 366-3000.
What is the consular email address?
The current Government of Canada contact email is nrobi-consular@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Kampala open?
General enquiries and consular services are currently available by appointment on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Kampala?
Routine passport applications should be sent to the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi. The Kampala Consulate provides passport services in emergency cases by appointment.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Kampala?
Routine paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are handled through the High Commission in Nairobi. Emergency citizenship services can be provided in Kampala by appointment.
Which Canadian mission provides full services for Uganda?
The High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya, provides full Canadian consular services for Uganda.