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Uganda
Required
PCR required to enter
Open
In some cases
Suspended
Updated: August 16, 2021
Reviewed: October 22, 2021
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General
Uganda's borders have re-opened for travel, and domestic restrictions are mostly lifted.
Can I travel to Uganda?
Uganda's air and land borders are open for international travel.
Flights from India are banned.
Do I need to go into quarantine when arriving to Uganda?
Travelers showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be tested upon arrival and required to quarantine until results are in.
Are COVID-19 tests required to travel to Uganda?
- Anyone arriving to Uganda will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours.
- Arrivals from the UK, Kenya, India, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Turkey, Ethiopia, the UAE and the USA, will be tested again upon arrival, at their own expense, unless they are vaccinated.
- Arriving travelers to Uganda will be screened.
Is public transportation open in Uganda?
Public transportation in Uganda is suspended, only essential travel is permitted.
Are the restaurants and bars open in Uganda?
Restaurants in Uganda are open under social distancing restrictions. Bars are closed.
Are businesses and attractions open in Uganda?
- Non-essential businesses and attractions in Uganda are closed.
- A nightly curfew is in place between 19:00 and 5:30.
Do I need to wear a face mask in Uganda?
It is required to wear a face mask in all public places.