Know Before You Go

Before travelling to Uganda, you should read our travel advice for tips and the latest information.

Consular Duty Service Out of Hours

If you require emergency assistance from the Embassy, please contact us on: Tel:+256-417-713000

If you call outside normal working hours, you will be asked to leave a message on the answering machine. The answering machine is monitored regularly, and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible. Please ensure the message contains the following information:

• Your name
• The nature of your problem
• Where you are now
• Your contact details (mobile phone number or phone number of where you’re staying)

This duty service is operated from the Embassy in Kampala. You may also wish to call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin directly at +353 (0)1 4082000.

The Embassy can assist in emergency situations, including where:

• You have been the victim of a crime
• You require urgent medical treatment
• Your passport is lost/stolen (you should contact the Embassy immediately if you need a replacement urgently in order to travel)
• You have been arrested or imprisoned
• You require assistance in connection with a death abroad
• You need help accessing funds
• You need to be repatriated to Ireland
• There is a natural disaster/crisis

Registration with the Embassy

Irish citizens travelling to or resident in Uganda are advised to register with the Embassy. The Embassy of Ireland in Kampala also covers Rwanda. Ireland does not currently have any representation in Rwanda. Passport applications, visa applications and general consular queries from Irish citizens should be addressed to the Embassy of Ireland in Kampala.

Temporary visitors should use the online registration facility.

Irish residents in Uganda or Rwanda should Contact Us at the Embassy.