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Uganda: Travel guide, visas and free housing · 2026

Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa.

Uganda · CC BY-SA 4.0

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EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map29
Exchange rateUGX 4,114.34per 1 $UGX — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Cities to start with9

Highlights of the country

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about precautionary measures around the Ebola outbreak in the region (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • crime
  • health risks
  • terrorism
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Do not travel to Uganda due to crime , health , terrorism , and unrest . Please read the full text of the advisory. Travel restrictions for government employees The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory
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