Sub Saharan Africa

Uganda
Still current at: 26 November 2009 Updated: 29 September 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular assistance figures). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visas

British nationals need to have a visa to enter Uganda. This can be obtained from the Ugandan High Commission in London, or at the International airport at Entebbe (though expect a long queue if travelling at peak holiday times). If travelling by road, it is usually easier to get a visa from the Ugandan High Commission or Embassy before leaving the neighbouring country.

Passport validity

You should have passport with a minimum of six months validity remaining.

Yellow Fever vaccination certificate

You should have a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate with you on arrival.

Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country, or in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration, please contact the Ugandan High Commission in London before travelling.