For Ugandan residents and travellers in the Dublin area, the Honorary Consulate of Uganda in Dublin is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | 17 Rathfarnham Road, Terenure, Dublin 6, Ireland |
| Telephone | +353 85 710 5667 |
| Head of Mission | Sylvia Katete Gavigan, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 17 Rathfarnham Road, Terenure, Dublin 6.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Dublin do?
Uganda is represented in Dublin by an honorary consul. Sylvia Katete Gavigan holds the post, according to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. Its jurisdiction is the whole of Ireland. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. For an appointment, call +353 85 710 5667.
Dublin is in County Dublin.
Irish citizens do not need a visa for short visits to Uganda, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. Details: Department of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Uganda.
Which Ugandan office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Ugandan Embassy in London (accredited to Ireland).
Note: Uganda has no resident embassy in Dublin; its embassy in London is accredited to Ireland.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Ireland, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including St Brigid’s Day in early February, Easter Monday and the October bank holiday. On the Ugandan national day (9 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Uganda’s offices in Ireland
- London – Embassy of Uganda (accredited to Ireland, no resident embassy in Dublin)
- Dublin – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Common questions about the Dublin office
Where do I renew my Ugandan passport if I live near Dublin?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Ugandan Embassy in London (accredited to Ireland).
What are the contact details of the Ugandan honorary consul in Dublin?
By phone on +353 85 710 5667.
Who is the Ugandan honorary consul in Dublin?
Sylvia Katete Gavigan, according to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs’ diplomatic list (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Uganda with a Irish passport?
No, not for short visits – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – Diplomatic List, Honorary Consular Representatives (7 September 2026), Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland – travel advice for Uganda. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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