Uganda

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Uganda enjoys an environment of relative stability and continues to attract foreign visitors and commercial investment. Visitors to Uganda may encounter generally low crime levels, which include residential burglary and street crime. Armed banditry also poses a threat in remote and border regions. The political system is repressive and corrupt, but also stable. Medical facilities in Uganda are considered inadequate in most areas, particularly in rural regions, and in severe cases evacuation may be required.

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Travellers should always seek professional medical advice before visiting Uganda for up-to-date information regarding health risks.

Vaccinations for Uganda include hepatitis A and B, polio, MMR, tetanus-diphtheria, typhoid, meningococcal, and Yellow Fever. Rabies vaccination should be considered for certain activities. 

Malaria is a problem in Uganda and so visitors should take all the common precautions, including mosquito nets (insecticide-treated nets are advised), insect-repellent creams and sprays, and prophylaxis are also recommended.

Intestinal ailments such as diarrhoea can be debilitating to foreign travellers. As such, precautionary measures should be taken over eating and drinking. Fruits and vegetables, particularly salads, should be avoided, unless it is prepared in high-quality establishments. Tap water should be avoided, and caution should be applied over eating in restaurants and cafes in the country. Purchasing food from street-side vendors should be avoided.

HIV/AIDS is widespread in Uganda and travellers should plan accordingly.

The Ugandan health service is limited compared to Western standards. Facilities of a reasonable standard are confined to the major cities; in the case of a serious accident or illness, an evacuation by air ambulance may be required. Comprehensive travel insurance is highly recommended, although it may not be accepted in some places; payment for medical services is one situation where a supply of US dollars may prove useful. Travellers are strongly advised to carry adequate supplies of basic and preventative medicines, as local supplies may be limited.

Pass

All visitors to Uganda require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visum

Travellers can get a visa from their local Ugandan consular service or at Entebbe airport on arrival. Travellers can be fined and/or imprisoned for overstaying their visa, but can apply to extend the period of their stay at Ugandan immigration headquarters on Jinja Road in Kampala.

All visitors (single visit, student and business) must also possess a valid visa, except for citizens of the following countries: Angola, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Italy (Diplomatic Passport holders only), Jamaica, Ireland, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Visitors must also produce a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.

For additional information visit TLCS at http://www.tlcsvisas.com/tlcs/