Ugandan consular representation in New South Wales
Ugandan Consulate in Sydney
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of Uganda in Sydney.
Contact information
Contact the Ugandan Consulate in Sydney
Use the current official details below to contact Uganda’s honorary consular representation in New South Wales.
Before visiting: contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular enquiry can be handled by the honorary post.
Location
Where is the Ugandan Consulate in Sydney?
The Consulate is located at 21 Gipps Street in Bronte, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Plan your visit: contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling, particularly if your enquiry involves documents or a formal consular procedure.
About the mission
About the Ugandan Consulate in Sydney
The Consulate of Uganda in Bronte is Uganda’s honorary consular representation in New South Wales.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Uganda.
The mission is headed by Mr John R. Cox, Honorary Consul of Uganda. DFAT records his appointment from 16 September 2005.
The Uganda High Commission in Canberra also identifies John Cox as its Honorary Consul in Sydney. The honorary post works alongside the High Commission in supporting Uganda’s representation and community links in Australia.
Local assistance
Consular services
The Sydney office is an honorary Consulate. Its functions are more limited than those of the Uganda High Commission in Canberra, so confirm where your particular consular matter should be handled.
Ugandan citizens
Ugandan citizens in New South Wales can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Consular guidance
The Consulate can help direct enquiries to the Uganda High Commission or another appropriate Ugandan authority when formal processing is required.
Community contact
The honorary post provides a local point of contact for Uganda and supports appropriate community and consular enquiries in New South Wales.
Check the service first: do not assume that passports, visas, national ID services, citizenship matters, document authentication or other formal applications are processed by the Honorary Consulate. Confirm the responsible Ugandan mission before submitting documents.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Ugandan Consulate in Sydney
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
DFAT does not currently state that all visits are by appointment. However, published business hours should not be interpreted as confirmation that every consular matter is available on a walk-in basis.
Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm current visitor arrangements and whether your particular enquiry can be handled locally.
Formal consular services: the Uganda High Commission in Canberra provides professional consular services. Check with the appropriate mission before travelling or submitting an application.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Ugandan Consulate in Sydney
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Sydney Consulate’s jurisdiction as New South Wales.
Residents of New South Wales can contact the Honorary Consulate for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
For professional consular services or matters outside the scope of the honorary post, contact the Uganda High Commission in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Ugandan Consulate
Confirm whether the Sydney honorary post can assist with your particular enquiry before travelling to Bronte.
Check the service
Explain your enquiry when contacting the Consulate and confirm whether it can be handled locally or requires the Uganda High Commission in Canberra.
Confirm visitor arrangements
Business hours are published, but contact the Consulate before travelling to confirm when and how your particular enquiry can be handled.
Prepare your information
Have relevant identification and details of your enquiry available so the Honorary Consulate can provide appropriate guidance or direct you to the responsible authority.
Frequently asked questions
Ugandan Consulate in Sydney
Does Uganda have a Consulate in Sydney?
Yes. Uganda maintains an honorary Consulate at 21 Gipps Street in Bronte, Sydney.
Where is the Ugandan Consulate in Sydney?
The Consulate is located at 21 Gipps Street, Bronte, NSW 2024, Australia.
How can I contact the Ugandan Consulate?
The current mobile number published by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is +61 419 975 880.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Uganda in Sydney?
Mr John R. Cox is the Honorary Consul of Uganda. DFAT records his appointment from 16 September 2005.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Do I need an appointment?
DFAT does not currently state that all visits are by appointment. Contact the Consulate before visiting to confirm arrangements for your particular enquiry.
Which area does the Sydney Consulate cover?
Its official jurisdiction is New South Wales.
Does Uganda have a High Commission in Australia?
Yes. Uganda maintains a resident High Commission in Canberra, which provides professional diplomatic and consular services.
Can Ugandan citizens contact the Sydney Consulate for assistance?
Yes. Ugandan citizens in New South Wales can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local information, guidance and assistance.
Can I apply for a Ugandan passport or visa at the Sydney Consulate?
Do not assume that the Honorary Consulate processes passport, visa or other formal applications. Contact the Consulate or the Uganda High Commission in Canberra first to determine the correct procedure.