Uganda - Consulate of Japan in Kampala

You are a Ugandan citizen or you are from Japan and are looking for information on the consulate of Japan in Kampala situated in Uganda. A consulate in Kampala could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Japan. It all depends on the importance of Kampala and Uganda in the relationships with the government of Japan.


Sorry there is no consulate of Japan in Kampala !

However, Japan could have more than one consulate in Uganda besides Kampala.

When Japan has more consulates located in Uganda ouside of Kampala you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Japan in Uganda of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Kampala are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Japan in Uganda besides Kampala

Or the embassy of Japan in Uganda

Japanese Embassy in Kampala, Uganda East African Development Bank Building Nile Avenue P.O. Box 23553 Kampala Uganda
Email: - Tel: (+256) 41-434 9542 / 3 / 4 - Website: www.ug.emb-japan.go.jp

Consulate Appointment in Kampala

Most consulates in Kampala need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Japan in Kampala first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Kampala do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Uganda or Japan.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Kampala please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.