The Honorary Consulate of Uganda in Leipzig is run by honorary consul Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Schmidt and is a local point of contact for Ugandan citizens and for business and cultural links in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Passports and visas are handled by the Ugandan Embassy in Berlin.
Contact Details
| Postal address | Uferstraße 19, Leipzig, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 341 337 384 44 |
| Fax | +49 341 337384 45 |
| kontakt@honorarkonsulatug-leipzig.com | |
| Website | www.hon-consulate-uganda.de |
| Head of Mission | Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Schmidt, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Uferstraße 19 in Leipzig (postal address).
- When it is open: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00.
What does the honorary consul in Leipzig do?
Honorary consul Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Schmidt represents Uganda in five eastern states: Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The office is open every weekday morning.
Which Ugandan office issues passports and visas?
Visas for Uganda are applied for only online through the Uganda e-Immigration System; the tourist visa costs USD 50. Passports for Ugandan citizens are issued by the embassy in Berlin.
Ugandan missions in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of Uganda
- Leipzig – Honorary Consulate (Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia) (this page)
- Munich – Honorary Consulate (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Uganda in Leipzig
Where do I renew my Ugandan passport if I live near Leipzig?
No. Passports are issued by the embassy in Berlin.
Which states does the Ugandan honorary consul in Leipzig cover?
Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office, Embassy of Uganda in Berlin. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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