DEPARTMENT OF CONSULAR SERVICES
Strategic Objective
The Consular Services Department provides consular services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters and abroad through Uganda's Embassies and Missions.
The key functions of the Department are:
- Strengthening the policy and regulatory framework for the provision of consular services;
- Coordinating the establishment of Uganda Consular Missions abroad;
- Coordinating the provision of consular services by Ugandan Embassies and Missions abroad;
- Providing consular services at Headquarters to Ugandans, Diplomatic Missions and other foreign entities and nationals resident in Uganda;
- Managing consular relations between Uganda and other countries;
- Establishing national and international networks for the provision of consular services.
Consular Services provided by the Department include:
- General information on consular protection and assistance;
- Next of kin notifications in cases of death, illness, arrest and other emergency situations involving Ugandans abroad;
- Repatriation guidelines in emergency situations abroad;
- Coordination of visa application processes for Government Officials travelling abroad for official work;
- Authentication of academic documents issued by Ugandan academic institutions;
- Coordination of the issuance and renewal of Uganda Diplomatic passports for Ugandans carrying out diplomatic assignments abroad;
- Coordination of consular visits to foreign nationals detained in Uganda.
NAME | DESIGNATION | RANK | EMAIL ADDRESS |
Mr. Karugaba Michael | Head of Department | michael.karugaba@mofa.go.ug | |
Mr. Stilson Muwhezi | FSO | stilson.muwhezi@mofa.go.ug | |
Highlights
Hon. Kutesa Hosts Luncheon in honour of Outgoing Japanese Ambassador , 14th-October 2020
Hon. Kutesa paid a glowing tribute to Mr. Kazuaki for the significant role he has played in promoting the excellent and friendly bilateral relations between Japan and UgandaUganda Consulate Mombasa Publishes Fourth Edition of the "Focus on the Pearl" Magazine, 17th-September 2020
The Magazine will be used as an outreach tool in explaining the role of the Ministry in fostering Economic development.
Vacancies at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Secretariat, 3rd-September 2020
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