Africa > Uganda: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 170 279
Active cases: 66 218
Recovered: 100 431
Deaths: 3 63
Vaccination count: 18.9 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Uganda's air and land borders are open for international travel.
If you are fully vaccinated (and for children under the age of 6) you are now able to enter Uganda via air and land border points without showing a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate. You will be required to show evidence that you are fully vaccinated.
If you are not fully vaccinated you will need to show a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate issued no more than 72 hours before departure on arrival by land or air.
As of 20 November 2022 the requirement for all travellers to complete a mandatory Digital Health Declaration form for travel to or from Uganda has been suspended until further notice.
Tests: Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Quarantine: No
Quarantine not required.
Information updated on 2023-03-08.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
The Ugandan Ministry of Health has advised that fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear a face mask outdoors provided there are no crowds. Further guidance is available from the Ministry of Health website. Some government buildings may require evidence that you are fully vaccinated to allow entry.
Public transport is now operating at full capacity but passengers must adhere to COVID guidance, including no air conditioning.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Events of more than 200 people banned
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
