Guide to travel to Uganda

Looking for a guide to travel to uganda? If you still don’t know What is needed to travel to Uganda, we are going to explain everything you have to prepare for entering and leaving Uganda. general information and Requirements to travel to Uganda with its customs, laws and limitations in the customs of Uganda. You have available this travel guide with the emergency telephone numbers, the best time to travel to uganda and everything you need to know to travel safely.

UGANDA DATA

Capital	Uganda (See map)
Languages	English and Swahili
Currency	ugandan shilling
Visa?	Yes
Voltage	240 volts

General Information of Uganda

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of form to travel to uganda or covid Uganda requirements, so we recommend you check What is needed to travel to Uganda or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

The political situation in Uganda has stabilized, however, some red flags are known, especially in the border areas, and there are a series of alerts about the risk of terrorist attacks issued by the Ugandan government itself. There is intolerance of society and even life imprisonment by the government against LGBTIQ people and hate crimes have been reported against people from this group.

• Take precautionary measures and stay abreast of news about the situation in the country, including attitudes and policies towards LGBTIQ people.
• Currently the level of risk of terrorist attacks remains high by threats from the Islamist group Al-Shabaab in response to the participation of the Ugandan army in the African Union peacekeeping forces (AMISON). Therefore, it is recommended to be attentive to possible alerts for terrorist attacks.
• Avoid traveling by road due to physical and safety conditions.
• It is important to be informed about the safety conditions in the town you will visit, as well as on the routes.
• Avoid travel to the Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda, as well as to the borders with South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the Mount Elgon area.
• Check the security conditions if you plan to travel to the Kasese district (south-western Uganda). There were several violent incidents last year between local civil groups and the country’s police, and there was already a similar violent history in 2014, so these incidents may be repeated.
• Pay special attention to your travel documents, specifically your passport, and your luggage.
• Inform family and friends about your travel itineraries.
• Always carry at least a copy of your Mexican passport and an official photo ID, and keep an electronic copy of them.

Guide to travel to Uganda entry requirements

These are the Ugandan entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• Have a yellow fever vaccination card.
• Have a return ticket.
• Check that you have enough money to cover the costs of your stay, depending on the activities to be carried out and the place where you will stay – hotel or house of friends or relatives.
• Lodging supporting document. They can be hotel reservations, or a Invitation letter of a family member or friend who is a national of Uganda or a resident in the country with address and phone numbers, to which they must add evidence of economic solvency and legal stay.

For more information, contact Ugandan Government or to Uganda Department of Tourism

***Remember: It is the exclusive power of the Ugandan immigration authorities to grant or deny entry to a foreign person to their territory, even if they have a visa.***

Guide to travel to Uganda requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the uganda exit requirements:

There are no special requirements to leave Uganda.

Uganda Customs Information

• If you enter with more than $10,000 US dollars or its equivalent in other currencies, you must report it to the immigration authorities at the time of your arrival or departure from that country.
• The entry of firearms, tear gas and pepper spray is prohibited.

Ugandan local currency

The Ugandan authorities suggest carrying recently issued foreign currency. Specifically, in relation to US dollars, carry bills issued after 2003 and denominations of $50 and $100 in order to obtain the best exchange rates at exchange houses. They also warn that they might not be accepted outside of Kampala. The same goes for $20, $10, $5, $1 bills and coins.

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad..

Ugandan customs

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit uganda. Here are the most common.

Is it safe to travel to Uganda?

• Avoid walking alone in the center of the capital or in isolated places; For your safety take a taxi.
• Stay alert on the road and avoid uninhabited areas.
• Avoid driving at night due to physical and safety conditions on the roads.
• Ignore people begging for money on the street.
• Avoid going out with jewelry and a large amount of money.

Carry a copy of your passport and your visa, keep the originals in a safe place.

Ugandan Laws

• Homosexuality is criminalized in Uganda and is punishable by life imprisonment.. For more information see the section on LGBTI people.
• It is recommended that you always carry a copy of your passport with a visa on hand during your stay in Uganda, as well as obtain a copy of them and keep it in a safe place.
• Illicitly transporting psychotropic substances is typified as a serious crime.
• Closely follow the news, as well as the events that occur in the town where you are.
• Notify a family member or close friend where you plan to travel and the estimated time for the return.

Other recommendations in guide to travel to Uganda

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Uganda, so that they can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Uganda, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to travel to Uganda.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)