Important official sources and links (Uganda)

• Embassy in Kampala – Visas and Entry (English/German):

• Overview of Visas & Entry (English): https://kampala.diplo.de/ug-en/service/05-visaeinreise

• Overview of Visas & Entry (German): https://kampala.diplo.de/ug-de/service/05-visaeinreise

• National/Long-Term Visa: https://kampala.diplo.de/ug-en/service/05-visaeinreise/1617658-1617658

• Research & Science (Sample Information Sheet): https://kampala.diplo.de/ug-en/service/05-visaeinreise/2706254-2706254

• Study Visa FAQ: https://kampala.diplo.de/ug-en/service/05-visaeinreise/2751256-2751256

• Appointment booking:

• Online appointments and waiting lists (family reunification, FSJ/au pair/internship): https://kampala.diplo.de/ug-en/service/1617712-1617712

• Appointment scheduling system, Federal Foreign Office – Kampala: https://service2.diplo.de/ rktermin/extern/choose_realmList.do?locationCode=kamp&request_locale=en

• Schengen Visas and TLScontact:

• Information from the Embassy: https://kampala.diplo.de/ug-de/service/05-visaeinreise/1617396-1617396

• External overview: Uganda → Germany visa (including TLS process): https://www.germany-visa.org/uganda/

• Family matters & document verification:

• Family matters & Verification of Ugandan Documents:

https://kampala.diplo.de/ug-en/service/2651944-2651944

• Detailed information on document verification (German): https://kampala.diplo.de/ug-de/service/1677656-1677656

• German Legal Basis (English):

• Residence Act (AufenthG) – English version (e.g., ILO/“AufenthG – English”):

• Employment Ordinance (BeschV) – English version: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/englisch_beschv/englisch_beschv.html

• Skilled Worker Immigration & Blue Card:

• “Make it in Germany” information portal (Skilled Workers, Blue Card, Opportunity Card, Visa Categories): https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence

• General contact information for the Embassy in Kampala:

• Address: 15 Philip Road, Kololo, Kampala; Mailing address: P.O. Box 7016, Kampala; Tel. +256 (0)31 219 1100; Website: http://www.kampala.diplo.de
  This guide is based exclusively on official information from the German Embassy in Kampala, the Federal Foreign Office, English-language legal sources, and supplementary, clearly identified secondary sources. For current detailed questions (e.g., exact salary thresholds for the Blue Card in a specific year or appointment-related waiting times), always consult the respective current website of the embassy or the Foreign Office portal.

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