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Did you know that Uganda is on the CNN “must visit list” for 2023
                   So, let’s get you all prepared for your trip to the Pearl of Africa

         YOUR PASSPORT
        First and foremost, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended
        stay in Uganda. If you are a visitor to Uganda, it is a requirement to hold a return ticket as
        well as holding sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in the country.
         ENTRY VISA FOR UGANDA
        Just as importantly, it is no longer possible to get a visa on arrival at the Entebbe International
        Airport. You must obtain your e-visa in advance of travel, and you must also carry a printed
        copy  of  the  e-visa.  The  official  website  for  submitting  your  application  for  an  e-visa  is
        https://visas.immigration.go.ug/. We urge you to allow plenty of time for your application
        to be processed and approved. Don’t leave it to the last minute. The official website can be
        temperamental, so be patient with it!(Note: if you hold an Irish Passport, you do not need a
        visa to enter Uganda)
         COVID-19

        Thankfully the pandemic seems to be behind us now. It is, therefore, no longer a requirement
        to hold a negative PCR test certificate to enter or leave Uganda.  If you do hold a valid Covid
        Vaccination Certificate we would recommend that you carry this with you when travelling
         YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CERTIFICATE

        However, it is a requirement to hold a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate to enter
        Uganda. You may be asked to present this to the airline at check-in and/or on arrival to
        health officials at Entebbe Airport
         BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

        Airlines apply various checked-in baggage allowances. The fare that you have paid will
        determine your free check-in baggage allowance. Verify this before getting to the airport so
        you avoid paying excess baggage charges. Your baggage allowance will be shown on your
        e-ticket. Airlines also restrict the amount of baggage that you can carry on to the aircraft.
        Again, check this before getting to the airport.

         DEPARTURE FROM ENTEBBE
        Allow yourself plenty of time to clear security, check-in and immigration formalities when
        departing from Entebbe International Airport. We recommend that you get to the airport a
        minimum of 2 hours before the scheduled departure time of your flight. The airport can get
        busy in the evenings as there are many late-night international departures
            Proudly brought to you by
                              Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control
                              65/67 Old Port Bell Road, Kampala
                              Toll Free: 0800 199 003 / +256 417 346 100
                              mail@immigration.go.ug | immigration.go.ug | @GCICUganda (fx)

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