Ugandan nationals in Switzerland, and Swiss residents planning a trip to Uganda, can contact the Embassy of Uganda in Geneva.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue Vermont 37, 3ème étage, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 339 88 10 |
| Fax | +41 22 340 70 30 |
| chancery@ugandamission.ch | |
| Website | geneva.mofa.go.ug |
| Head of Mission | Marcel Robert Tibaleka, Ambassador |
Consular Section
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Rue Vermont 37, 3ème étage, 1202 Geneva is the embassy’s address.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Ugandan Embassy?
Ambassador Marcel Robert Tibaleka has headed the embassy since November 2022. Like a number of smaller countries, Uganda runs its embassy to Switzerland from Geneva rather than Bern. Its defence attaché works from the embassy.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Ugandan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Short matters can often be handled during public hours; passport applications may need an appointment.
Visa and entry information
According to the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), information on entry requirements for Swiss citizens – accepted documents and visas – is provided by the embassy of Uganda. Current FDFA position: it advises against travel to certain regions of Uganda. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Ugandan national holiday (9 October). Call ahead around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Ugandan citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 339 88 10. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills, act as a lawyer or intervene in court proceedings. Swiss citizens who need help in Uganda contact the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi, which also covers Uganda, or the FDFA Helpline in Bern (+41 58 465 33 33, 24/7).
Diplomatic missions between Uganda and Switzerland
Uganda in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Uganda (this page)
Switzerland in Uganda
- Kampala – Swiss Office
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Uganda in Geneva
Where is the Ugandan Embassy in Geneva?
At Rue Vermont 37, 3ème étage, 1202 Geneva.
Who is the Ugandan ambassador to Switzerland?
Marcel Robert Tibaleka, in office since November 2022.
Is it safe for Swiss citizens to travel to Uganda?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Uganda; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Uganda, geneva.mofa.go.ug. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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