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Uganda Travel - Uganda is in East Africa, bordered in the east by Kenya, the north by Sudan, in the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the southwest by Rwanda, and in the south by Tanzania.

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Uganda Travel Facts

  • "The Pearl of Africa" Winston Churchill
  • Capital: Kampala
  • Area: Total: 236,040 km2
  • Population: 24,699,073 (est)
  • Language: English, Swahili and local languages
  • Currency: Ugandan shilling
  • Electricity: 240V 50HZ (3 square pin plug type)

Uganda Map


Uganda Map

Getting To Uganda

KLM

KLM operates from Amsterdam to Entebbe. Remember you will need the Dutch Consent document for transit in Amsterdam.


South African Airways

South African Airways operates from Johannesburg to Entebbe.


British Airways

British Airways operates from London to Entebbe.


Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines operates from Addis Ababa to Entebbe.


Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines operates from Brussels to Uganda.



Uganda Travel Health

Vaccinations/boosters are strongly recommended for: Prophylactic precautions are strongly recommended for: Other health hazards:
  • All other hepatitis strains are endemic.
  • Bilharzia is present in fresh water.
  • Outbreaks of Meningitis, cholera and haemorrhagic fevers such as Ebola, sometimes occur.
  • Food and drink contamination.

Uganda Visa

Uganda visa and passport information includes all application instructions and visa application form downloads.

US and EU citizens may buy a Uganda visa on arrival at Entebbe Airport for US$50. See below for advance visa application.

Visa and Passport Requirements For US & UK Citizens
  • Submit your valid, signed passport with at least 6 months remaining validity.
  • 2 Visa Application Forms, completed and signed.
  • 2 Passport-type photographs required.
  • International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever.
  • Copy of round trip airline tickets or itinerary, or letter of confirmation from travel agent
  • Consular Fees: $ 50.00 Per visa / 3 month single entry or $80.00 - Emergency/Rush visa issued in 2-3 business days.
  • Consular fees: £25.00 - 3 month single entry or $50.00 at entry point in Uganda.
In addition, UK applicants may need:
  • Confirmation letter from your health insurance stating coverage & one copy.
  • Current bank statement & one copy.
  • Invitation letter from Ugandan company or friends.
  • Leave Approval Letter from your employer/educational institution.
  • Utility Bills.
Application Forms

Uganda Embassies

Uganda Embassy in US

5909 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011

Tel: [1] (202) 726-7100

Fax: [1] (202) 726-1727

Uganda Embassy Website

Uganda Embassy in UK

58-59 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DX

Tel: 020 7839 5783

Fax: 020 7839 8925

Uganda Embassy Website

US Embassy in Uganda

1577 Ggaba Road, Kampala

Tel: [256] (41) 259792, 259793, 259795

Fax: [256] (41) 259794

US Embassy Website in Uganda

UK Embassy in Uganda

4 Windsor Loop, PO Box 7070, Kampala

Tel: (256) (31) 2312000

Fax: (256) (41) 4257304 General Enquiries

UK Embassy Website in Uganda


Recommended Reading

Uganda Travel Guide

The Bradt Travel Guide to Uganda offers in-depth background information on Uganda's history and fascinating mix of cultures. It has all the practical details on travelling around the country you might possibly expect plus a guide wildlife, trekking and climbing.

Uganda Travel Resources

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