21 Oct 2021 | 09:00 AM UTC
Uganda: Authorities maintain COVID-19 measures unchanged as of Oct. 21 /update 25
Authorities in Uganda maintaining COVID-19 domestic and travel restrictions unchanged as of Oct. 21. Nationwide curfew in place.
Event
Officials maintain COVID-19 domestic and travel measures unchanged as of Oct. 21.
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.
Places such as bars, nightclubs, cinemas, remain closed and other entrainment venues like concerts are prohibited until enough people are vaccinated.
Social events, including weddings and funerals, may resume with a 200-person maximum capacity and strict health protocols in place; places of worship can also reopen at reduced capacity outside curfew hours.
Select places, including gym centers 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.
Travel Restrictions
All travelers, including children above three years old, must provide a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before travel to Uganda. All unvaccinated travelers from high-risk areas will be subject to a mandatory PCR test on arrival at their own cost. High-risk locations include Ethiopia, India, Kenya, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, and the US. Vaccinated travelers will not be subject to PCR tests upon arrival except those arriving from India. Travelers testing positive upon arrival will be subject to quarantine at a government-designated facility.
A negative PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before travel remains necessary for departure from Uganda. Entry via land borders remains restricted to essential services such as cargo trucks. Those allowed to cross land borders will be required to abide by the requirements above.
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.
