Travelers heading to Uganda must complete an online health declaration before arrival, regardless of how they enter the country. In an announcement issued on October 25, 2026, Ugandan authorities reiterated this requirement and outlined tighter health screening measures at border crossings amid ongoing concerns over Ebola.
Travelers heading to Uganda no longer need to present a yellow fever vaccination certificate upon entry. Ugandan immigration authorities have now officially confirmed the removal of the requirement, which has also disappeared from the documentation needed for a tourist visa.
Canada has announced temporary border measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the rising regional risk in Uganda and South Sudan. Starting May 27, 2026, certain previously approved immigration documents will be suspended for residents of countries considered to be at high or very high risk.
Just over a year before the next Africa Cup of Nations, Uganda is beginning to clarify how it intends to welcome fans, delegations, and visitors. The country today confirmed a planned visa fee waiver around the tournament and reaffirmed its support for a common visa with Kenya and Tanzania.
The Uganda e-Visa portal, which has been inaccessible for 10 days due to a system update, is now operational again. The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Uganda announces the completion of the upgrade of its electronic visa (e-Visa) portal. Ten days ago,
Due to the inaccessibility of the electronic visa (e-Visa) portal, Uganda is temporarily granting visa on arrival to its visitors. Uganda announced today that due to a malfunction in its electronic visa (e-Visa) application portal, the country is implementing a temporary measure to allow visas on arrival to be issued
