27 Oct 2021 | 05:45 PM UTC
Uganda: Authorities amend COVID-19-related travel protocols from Oct. 27 /update 26
Authorities in Uganda amend COVID-19-related travel protocols from Oct. 27, high-risk locations removed. Nationwide curfew in place.
Event
Officials have amended COVID-19 travel protocols and removed specific requirements for arrivals from high-risk locations effective Oct 27. According to the latest update, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, and the US, are no longer considered high-risk locations.
Travel Restrictions
All travelers must provide a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before travel to Uganda. Upon arrival, all travelers will be subject to a mandatory test at their own cost (USD 30). Travelers who test positive will be subject to quarantine at a government-designated facility for seven days.
A negative PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before travel remains necessary for departure from Uganda, except for those transiting within the airport. Those allowed to cross land borders will be required to abide by the requirements above.
Domestic Measures
The nationwide 19:00-05:30 curfew remains in effect. Only essential workers and authorized persons are allowed to move during the curfew hours.
Bars, nightclubs, and cinemas remain closed and other entrainment activities like concerts are prohibited until enough people are vaccinated.
Social events, including weddings and funerals, can resume with a maximum attendance of 200 people and under strict health protocols in place; places of worship can also reopen at reduced capacity outside curfew hours.
Select establishments, including gyms and casinos, can also operate until 18:00.
Boda-Bodas (motorcycle taxis) must stop operating by 18:00.
Authorities also announced that select educational facilities will reopen from Nov. 1 while other learning institutions will reopen from Jan. 2022.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Reconfirm all planned travel arrangements. Plan accordingly for protracted commercial, transport, and logistics disruptions. Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Consider delaying travel if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.
