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Notice

Please note that, with the exception of emergency American Citizen Services, all services listed below are by appointment only.

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Arrest of a U.S. Citizen

The Department of State assists U.S. citizens imprisoned overseas and works to ensure their fair and humane treatment.

Assistance in Event of Arrest of a U.S. Citizen

Death of a U.S. Citizen

The Department of State helps the family and friends of U.S. citizens who die abroad. We inform the U.S. citizen’s next-of-kin of the death and we provide information on arrangements for local burial or the return of remains to the United States and on disposition of estates and personal effects. We also issue a Consular Report of Death Abroad, an official record of death.

Assistance After Death of a U.S. Citizen

Medical Assistance

The U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the medical professionals, medical facilities or air ambulance services whose names appear on the following list. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. Professional credentials and areas of expertise are provided directly by the medical professional, medical facility or air ambulance service.

Read About Medical Assistance

Victims of Crime

The Department of State helps U.S. citizens who are victims of crime overseas. We connect crime victims with police and other services and provide information and resources to assist with physical, emotional, and/or financial injuries from crime.

Help for U.S. Citizen Victims of Crime

Passports

Are you a U.S. citizen who needs a passport?

Visit our Passports Page for Details

Lost Green Card While Overseas

If a permanent resident (called Lawful Permanent Resident or LPR) loses his/her physical green card while outside of the United States and he/she has been gone for less than one year, the LPR typically has to apply for what is called a “travel document.”

Returning Resident Visa

Contacting Home

U.S. citizens in need of emergency financial assistance while abroad should first attempt to contact their family, friends, banking institution, or employer. Our American Citizen Services unit can assist in this effort, if necessary.

Help for Contacting Families

Wiring Money Directly

Use a commercial money transfer service, such as Western Union or MoneyGram., to wire money overseas. Money transfer cost comparison tools online can help you identify the best option. The person receiving the money will need to present proof of identity such as a passport.

Be wary of International Financial Scams.

Sending Money through the U.S. Department of State

When the commercial options listed above are not available or feasible, family or friends may send funds via the U.S. Department of State for delivery to a destitute U.S. citizen abroad at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The U.S. Department of State assesses a $30 fee to establish an account and transfer funds.

How the Department of State Can Help

Repatriation Loans

Destitute U.S. citizens may be eligible for a loan from the U.S. government to travel to the United States. Repatriation loans must eventually be paid back to the U.S. government. Your U.S. passports will be limited at the time the loan is issued and in most cases you will not be issued a new passport until the loan is paid in full. Contact us for more information.

Learn About Repatriation Loans

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Contact Us

U. S. Embassy Uganda
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
P. O. Box 7007
Kampala, Uganda
Attn: Consular Section

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Enroll in the SMART Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) 

U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Uganda can now receive messages and alerts from U.S. Embassy Uganda via WhatsApp. This is in addition to the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which sends email alerts. To follow the U.S. Citizen Consular Information: Uganda WhatsApp Channel click this link: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6SfX442DceGTJ6Lo2v or scan this QR code below.

Embassy Kampala U.S. Citizen services

Tips for using the WhatsApp channel:

  • Note that you may not post comments on the WhatsApp channel but you may react with emojis.
  • You can unfollow the channel at any time.
  • You will locate the channel using the “updates” icon at the bottom of your WhatsApp screen.
  • You must unmute the channel as it is muted by default.

Contact information: 
Email: 
KampalaUScitizen@state.gov

For U.S. Citizens with Emergencies:
+256-312-306-001
+256-414-306-001
+256-414-259-791

For Questions about American Citizen Services:
For callers in Uganda: 
+256 20 240 1113
+256 20 630 0095
+020 240 1113

For callers in the U.S.: 
+1 703 249 4524

 

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Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

Sign up to receive safety and security alerts and other local updates while abroad.

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Benefits of STEP

Learn more about the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.

Learn more about STEP

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American Liaison Network (ALN)

We are looking for volunteers to serve as CLVs in various regions of Uganda. If you or someone you know may be interested, or you just want to learn more – let us know!

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Citizen Liaison volunteer

Intercountry Adoption

The United States is a party to the Hague Adoption Convention, an international treaty which seeks to ensure that intercountry adoptions are made in the best interests of the child and that safeguards are in place for their protection. All adoptions in another country must take place according to both U.S. and local laws for the adopted child to be eligible to immigrate to the United States. You should work with a U.S. adoption service provider specifically authorized to facilitate intercountry adoption. You can find more information about authorized adoption service providers and the intercountry adoption process at travel.state.gov and are invited to direct questions to Adoption@state.gov.

Read About Intercountry Adoption

Births

If you have a child outside the United States the child may have acquired U.S. citizenship at birth if the requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act have been met as of the time of your child’s birth. To determine whether your child acquired U.S. citizenship at birth and to document that, you can apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) for your child. You may also choose to just apply for a U.S. passport for your child, although one benefit of a CRBA is that, unlike the U.S. passport, it does not expire and may be used as proof of acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth. A full validity, unexpired U.S. passport is also proof of U.S. citizenship.

Read More About Births Outside the United States

Marriage

U.S. embassy and consulate personnel cannot perform marriages. Depending on the local law, civil or religious officials generally perform marriages. If your marriage overseas was performed in accordance with local law, it is valid in the country where it took place. Whether your marriage is recognized elsewhere depends on the laws of that place.

If you get married abroad and need to know if your marriage will be recognized in the United States and what documentation may be needed, contact the office of the Attorney General of your state of residence in the United States.

Learn About Marriage in Uganda

International Parental Child Abduction

The Department of State’s Office of Children’s Issues works to resolve and prevent cases of international parental child abduction and to help children and families involved in abduction cases. For more information, see our international parental child abduction page on travel.state.gov.

Help for Child Abduction Cases

Relinquishing U.S. Nationality Abroad

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 349(a)(5) (provides that a U.S. citizen may “mak[e] a formal renunciation of nationality before a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States in a foreign state, in such form as may be prescribed by the Secretary of State.”

Relinquishing U.S. Nationality Abroad

Internal Revenue Service

If you are a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder), you are responsible for filing U.S. federal income tax returns while abroad. You will find useful information on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website, such as Frequently Asked Questions about taxes or how to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

Visit the IRS Website for Details

Selective Service

If you are a U.S. dual citizen or U.S. citizen living outside of the United States, you can register with the Selective Service System.

Register for the Selective Service

Social Security

If you reside in Uganda and have questions regarding services provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) located in the United Kingdom. For more information on their services and how to contact them, please visit their webpage at United Kingdom.

Learn Social Security Services Abroad

Veterans Affairs

U.S. service members, veterans, and their beneficiaries can apply for benefits on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website. The Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) may also be able to help veterans and beneficiaries with questions about benefits and services.

Learn about Department of Veterans Affairs

Voting

All U.S. citizens are eligible to vote overseas in federal elections. For more information on voting overseas, including how to register, go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) website. You must re-register to FVAP.

Federal Voting Assistance Program Info

Federal Benefits

Residents of Uganda who have questions regarding benefits or services from Federal Agencies i.e. Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Personnel Management or Railroad Retirement Board should contact the Federal Benefits Unit in London.

Read More About Federal Benefits

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