Kampala, Uganda – May 7, 2026 – The U.S. Embassy in Uganda today officially launched the Freedom 250: The American Edge Campaign, marking the beginning of a year-long celebration of the United States’ ...

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

The Government of Uganda does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts ...

December 2, 2024 – The United States has awarded $800,000 (approximately three billion UGX) in grants to private companies and community-based organizations working in refugee settlements and host ...

The U.S. Mission Uganda Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce the start of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 Grants Program. The United States Ambassador’s Fund ...

A child born outside the United States may be a U.S. Citizen at birth if one or both parents meet the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Sections 301 or 309. A major requirement is ...

Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Enroll in STEP to receive the latest security updates. Americans who need assistance: call 24 ...

The vast majority of immigrant visas for Ugandans and those who reside in Uganda are processed by U.S. Embassy Nairobi. Please visit their website for more information. New medical information for ...

This section provides an overview of the intercountry adoption process. The process varies greatly, as it is governed by the laws of the countries where the adoptive parents and the child reside ...

At least one parent having the nationality of the United States at the time of the child’s birth; The existence of a blood relationship between the child and U.S. citizen parent(s); Documentary ...