Ugandan citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to Uganda, can contact the Embassy of Uganda in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Salita del Poggio Laurentino, 7, 00144 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 3225220063207232 |
| Fax | +39 06 3213688 |
| rome@mofa.go.ug | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Head of Mission | Elizabeth Paula Napeyok, Ambassador |
| National Day | 9 October |
Consular Section
| Consular district | All of Italy |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Ugandan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Via Salita del Poggio Laurentino, 7 (00144 Rome).
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Ugandan Embassy?
The ambassador is Elizabeth Paula Napeyok, accredited to Italy on 4 October 2017. 8 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Ugandan passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Visas for travellers who need one for Uganda
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Travelling from Italy to Uganda
Italian citizens need a visa for Uganda; it can be applied for online. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Like most offices in Italy, the embassy closes on public holidays; Ugandan celebrations on 9 October (national day) usually mean a closure too. The city’s patron saint’s day (Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June) is a local holiday. Many offices work reduced hours in August – call ahead in summer.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Ugandan citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 3225220063207232. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Uganda in Italy
Uganda in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Uganda (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Uganda in Rome
What is the address of the Ugandan Embassy in Italy?
At Via Salita del Poggio Laurentino, 7, 00144 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Uganda to Italy?
Elizabeth Paula Napeyok, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Ugandan Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 9 October as the national day of Uganda; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Italians travel to Uganda without a visa?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Uganda, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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