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Uganda travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Uganda. Uganda is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Uganda. Uganda is part of Africa with main city at Kampala. Its Least Developed country with a population of 34M people. The main currency is Uganda Shilling. The languages spoken are English and Swahili.
๐Ÿ‘ Least Developed ย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 34M people

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for Uganda

Exercise a high degree of caution

Uganda adopted a new Anti-Homosexuality Act on 29 May. The law prohibits same-sex relationships, and convictions under these laws may result in severe sentences. LGBTQI+ travellers should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Uganda. You no longer need a COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination to enter or leave Uganda. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Uganda overall due to the threat of terrorist attack, civil unrest and criminal activity. Higher levels apply in some areas.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for Uganda

Open for travel

For entry into Uganda

International travel to Uganda is permitted. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.

Vaccinations and vaccinated travel

Travelers who present a valid certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 are exempt from pre-departure testing requirements.
Full details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uganda/entry-requirements

Test/medical certificate required

Non-vaccinated travelers must provide proof of a negative PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours, before departure.

Other medical measures

All passengers are subject to health screening on arrival, such as temperature checks and visual assessment. Further health testing may be required for those displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
For more details Foreign Travel Advice, United Kingdom

Government measures

Proof of vaccination is required to access most establishments and some government buildings. We recommend keeping up-to-date with official guidelines throughout your trip. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in Uganda can be found at https://www.health.go.ug/covid/

Use of masks

Face masks are not required but the use of a mask or covering is recommended when in public spaces.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open for vaccinated customers with social distancing rules in place.

Bars

Bars are open for vaccinated customers with social distancing rules in place.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are open for vaccinated customers with social distancing rules in place.

Shops

Shops are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer, face masks, and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for Uganda

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Some Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational transport
๐Ÿ“… events Partially Allowed

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