Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Travelers, Obtainable Online Or On Arrival.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Increased Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging for services
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
999
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Mtn Mobile Money,airtel Money
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% Is Customary In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40
Tourist: $100
Family: $250
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Oli otya
Oh-lee oh-tyah
Goodbye
Nkwagala
Nkwah-gah-lah
Please
Nnyinza
Nn-yin-zah
Thank you
Webale
Weh-bah-leh
Sorry
Nsonyiwa
N-soh-nee-wah
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Ogwetaaga ku Luganda?
Oh-gweh-tah-gah koo Loo-gahn-dah?
I don’t understand
Sijja kutuusa
See-jah koo-too-sah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Osobola okwogera bulungi?
Oh-soh-boh-lah oh-kwah-gay-rah boo-loon-gee?
Can you help me, please?
Osobola enkyusa?
Oh-soh-boh-lah en-kyoo-sah?
What does this mean?
Ekitibwa kiki?
Eh-kee-tib-wah kee-kee?