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COMING TO UGANDA

Travel Vaccines &
Malaria Info

Visit your doctor 4-6 weeks before your trip to get the vaccines or recommended that a Hepatitis A and B, Mengitis, Tetanus,
medicines you may need. Some vaccines may also be required for Polio and Typhoid vaccine be administered.
travel. Malaria At Travelcare, keeping it personal
Routine Vaccines You will need to take prescription medicine before, during,
Recommended for all travellers. These vaccines include and after your trip to prevent malaria. Your doctor can help means we can ensure an UNMATCHED
age-specific routine vaccines, such as measles-mumps-rubella you decide which medicine is right for you, and also talk to
(MMR), tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Td/Tdap), poliovirus, varicella, you about other steps you can take to prevent malaria.
and seasonal influenza. LEVEL OF WELLBEING WHILE
Yellow Fever For more information log onto the CDC (Centers for Disease
A Yellow Fever vaccine is essential prior to your arrival in the Control and Prevention) website
country. Yellow Fever Certificates are issued once the vaccine has http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2014/chapter-3-in- YOU TRAVEL.
fectious-diseases-related-to-travel/travel-vaccines
been administered and they are valid for 10 years. It is also -and-malaria-information-by-country/uganda
Visas We’ve partnered with TRAVEL LEADERS,
to make sure we provide you with above
and beyond travel experiences.
Ugandan immigration policies are not always consistently applied Travellers entering Uganda via land border crossings may face
and may change without notice. Travellers should pay close various entry procedures. We live and love travel!
attention to the validity of their visa or special pass to avoid fines
or travel interruptions. A passport valid for six months beyond the Travellers should be aware that a visa does not determine how We would love to chat
date of entry is required. Visas are no longer available at Entebbe long a person may remain in Uganda. The Ugandan immigration
Airport upon arrival and these must be applied and paid for officer at the port of entry will determine the length of authorized through your travel
onlione via the Immigration Uganda website. Airline companies stay, which is generally from one to three months as a tourist.
may also require travellers to have a visa before boarding. Note: Ugandan immigration imposes a fine of up to $30 per day plans for that personal
for visa overstays and sometimes detains individuals who
Fees overstay their visas until the fine is paid. Extensions of duration touch, but if time
of stay may be requested at Ugandan immigration headquarters
The current fee for a three-month tourist visa obtained upon 65/67 Old Port bell Road, Kampala, Tele: +256 417 346100 in
arrival at Entebbe Airport is $50.00. US$ 100 for multiple entries: Kampala. is short, you can
Valid for six months from the date of arrival.
Cheques are not accepted. For more information log onto the Immigration website: book and pay - and
Please note that the visa fee is non-refundable. https://www.immigration.go.ug/
get your e-tickets
all online.
Covid-19

COVID-19
HEALTH MEASURES AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT, UGANDA
“The Ministry of Health has announced the suspension of
mandatory PCR testing for all incoming passengers. However,
you do still need a negative PCR test certificate before boarding,
regardless of vaccination status and where you start your journey”
For more updated information log onto the Diary of a Muzungu
Blog: https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/travel-tips/latest-
covid-19-health-measures-entebbe-airport-uganda/
OR scan the bar code opposite and it will take you to the Diary of
a Muzungu blog
+256 (0) 754 222 600
sales@travelcare.co.ug
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