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Travel Information

American citizens travelling to Uganda

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Uganda can get a visa on arrival.

What to expect in Uganda

🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
🐌 Below average wifi
⛅ warm weather

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Uganda from United States usually are around 656.00 USD. Ethiopian Airlines is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Alliance Air

. Popular domestic airlines are

Air Uganda

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Tecno Mobile Uganda

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Taxify.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is UGX.

1 USD = 3689.850000 UGX

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $2.18 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa will be provided by Customs and Immigration at the port of entry to citizens of Uganda

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

Determined at the port of entry.:Must apply online at least 2 business days or more prior to travel. As of March 2017, airlines were refusing passengers permission to board flights to Uganda if they did not have a print-out of the document showing that they had successfully applied for an eVisa. Ugandan immigration authorities also may require additional documentation, including proof of a return plane ticket and detailed tour itinerary in Uganda.:International Certificate of Vaccination required.:

Apply for a Visa

You can apply for a visa for Uganda via iVisa.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all to reconsider any non-essential overseas travel at this time, due to the health risks from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Uganda. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Uganda.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Uganda. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (1.43 / 5)
Safety (2.00 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$36.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$2.18 USD

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Popular Cities in Uganda

Kampala

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