COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Uganda (18 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter the country.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter the country.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Arriving passengers will have their temperature checked and will be screened for infectious diseases upon arrival. If a passenger shows signs or symptoms of any infectious disease, they will be taken to an isolation centre to undergo a COVID-19 test at their own expense and remain there until they receive their test report which can take 24 to 48 hours.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• A COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test conducted in a different country is accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• All arriving passengers must provide a certificate for a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed at an accredited health facility and no more than 72 hours before departure. Travellers will be required to present their test results to the airline to receive confirmation of their flight booking. Foreign nationals without a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate will be denied entry into the country.

• Infants below the age of three are exempt and are permitted to travel through Entebbe airport without a negative PCR test certificate.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Arriving foreign nationals who have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result done by an accredited laboratory will not be required to undergo mandatory quarantine unless they exhibit signs or symptoms of any infectious disease.

• Returning Ugandan citizens with a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate will be allowed to return home. It is not yet clear whether they will also have to self-isolate at their home for 14 days.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Entebbe Airport is open for international flights.

• International flight operations to and from Uganda have restarted.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Uganda’s land borders are open.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• There is an overnight curfew in place from 21:00 to 06:00.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Gatherings of up to 200 people are allowed if a 2 meter distance between participants can be maintained.

Internal travel restrictions

• Significant

• Public transportation is operating until 18:00. There may be capacity limits.

• Motorcycle taxis (boda bodas) and tuk-tuks are allowed to operate but must stop services by 18:00.

• Taxis are operating but must stop services by 18:00 (local time).

• There is no restriction on movement by personal vehicles, including in districts with an international border. There is a capacity limit of four people per car, including the driver. Everyone in the vehicle must wear a face mask if there is more than one person in the vehicle.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Some non-essential businesses, including hardware shops, garages, metal works, woodworks, insurance providers, are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are operating. Food delivery services are also available outside curfew hours.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars are closed.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Salons are open.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship are allowed to reopen, with limitations on the number of people attending.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Meetings and gatherings of up to 200 people are allowed (including political rallies) but participants must maintain a social distance of 2 metres in all directions at all times and masks must be worn.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing a face mask is mandatory in public places and on public transport for everyone 6 years of age and older.

Other

• Cinemas, casinos, gaming centres, and gyms have been allowed to reopen while adhering to strict social distancing and sanitary measures.

• Open-air sports have been allowed to commence without spectators.

• Schools and universities are open.

• Departing passengers must present a certificate for a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted no more than 120 hours before their departure. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before their scheduled departure.

Conseils

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.