The High Commission of Uganda in London is Uganda’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Ugandan nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents. Between Commonwealth countries, embassies are known as High Commissions – it fulfils the same role as an embassy.
Contact Details
| Address | Uganda House 58-59 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DX, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7839 5783 |
| Fax | +44 20 7839 8925 |
| info@ugandahighcommission.co.uk admin@ugandahighcommission.co.uk |
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| Website | www.ugandahighcommission.co.uk |
| Head of Mission | Nimisha Madhvani, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 9 October (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
The FCDO list gives no opening hours for this mission. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
Visitors go to Uganda House 58-59 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DX.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the mission’s website and bring originals with copies.
Who runs the Ugandan High Commission?
The high commissioner is Nimisha Madhvani, in post since 5 August 2022 according to the FCDO list. The London Diplomatic List names 11 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission. One honorary consulate supports Ugandan citizens elsewhere in the UK.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- 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?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Closing days
The high commission is normally closed on UK bank holidays and on Uganda’s national day (9 October). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the high commission’s number is +44 20 7839 5783. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Uganda in the United Kingdom
Uganda in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Uganda (this page)
- Leicester – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Uganda in London
What is the address of the Ugandan High Commission in the UK?
At Uganda House 58-59 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DX.
Who is the high commissioner of Uganda to the UK?
Nimisha Madhvani (High Commissioner), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
Is the Ugandan High Commission closed on the national day?
The FCDO list gives 9 October for Uganda; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.ugandahighcommission.co.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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