Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens
American Citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kampala at (256) (414) 259 791, ext. 6137. In the case of an emergency outside business hours or during any suspension of public services American Citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer by calling (256) (414) 259 791.
American Citizens are urged to enroll and update their contact information with the U.S. Embassy in Kampala. The U.S. Embassy is located at Plot 1577 Ggaba Road. The phone number is (256) (414) 259 791, ext. 4137, fax (256) (414) 258 451, and email: KampalaUSCitizen@state.gov.
Updated information on travel and security in Uganda may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or, from overseas, 202-501-4444. American Citizens should consult the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for Uganda at the travel website.
Smart Traveller Enrollment Program (STEP)
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- Worldwide caution - Jan 24 2012
- Persistent Terrorist Threat - Dec 17 2011
- Holiday Season Crime Threat - Dec 07 2011
- Sporadic Demonstrations in Kampala (December 1, 2011)
- Report of Ebola Hemorrhagic fever in Central Uganda (May 14, 2011)
- Worldwide Travel Alert (May 2, 2011)
- Sporadic Demonstrations in Kampala (April 23 2011)
- Sporadic Demonstrations in Kampala (April 18, 2011)
- Opposition Walk-to-Work Protest Turns Violent (April 14, 2011)
- Reminder – Ongoing Elevated Security Threat (Mar 25 2011)
- Clashes at Polling Stations in Kampala (Feb 23, 2011)
- Reminder – Increased Security Threat around Ugandan Elections (Feb 10, 2011)
- Worldwide Caution (Jan 31, 2011)
- Travel Alert: Uganda (Jan 24, 2011)
- Heightened Security Awareness (Jan 25, 2011)
- Outbreak of Unidentified Illness Now Confirmed as Yellow Fever in Northern Uganda (Dec 28, 2010)
- Personal Safety and Ongoing Terrorist Threat (Dec 21, 2010)
- Revised Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and New CRBA Production Procedures (Dec 21, 2010)
- Outbreak of Unidentified Illness in Northern Uganda (Nov 30 2010)
- Text Message System (SMS) For Warden Messages (Nov 02, 2010)
- Travel Alert : Europe (October 04, 2010)
- Warden Message (08/18/2010)
- Travel Alert (July 17, 2010)
- Warden Message (July 16, 2010)
- Warden Message 03 (July 11, 2010)
- Warden Message 02 (July 11, 2010)
- Warden Message (July 11, 2010)
- Warden Message (March 17 2010)
- Warden Message (February 19, 2010)
- Warden Message (Jan 08 2010)
- Continued Vigilance Regarding Terrorist Threats in Uganda and East Africa (Dec 22 09)
- Warden Message: Public Notice (Dec 16 09)
- Warden Message - Security Notice (Nov/23/09)
- Security Reminder (Nov/02/09)
- Security Reminder (Sept/22/2009)
- Continued violence and disruption in Kampala and surrounding areas: (Sept/11/09)
- Violent Demonstrations in Downtown Kampala and Surrounding Areas (September 10, 2009)
- Military Operations Near Mt. Elgon
- Notice About Absentee Voting For U.S. Elections
- Ebola Outbreak in Bundibugyo District (12/03/07)