Entry Information

UPDATED 3rd November 2024

In response to easing of global COVID-19 travel regulations, we have developed the following guidelines for travelers to Uganda for entry and exit requirements as well as the protocols for operation of all safari services and facilities utilized within areas of travel.

BEFORE TRAVEL
Visas
All visitors to Uganda that require entry visas are required to apply and obtain them up to a maximum of three months in advance of arrival into the country via the on-line application service on the following link   https://visas.immigration.go.ug/ .  Allow at least 5-7 working days for the process.  Visas are not available on arrival.

Visitors should register as a “tourist” and request for a 3-month visitor visa entering the following information for the contact information required:

Name of Travel Agency/Company: The Shuttle Hospitality

Tour Operator Number (Registration no): UTB/RTT/TT/2021/100128

Company Contact (incl. Whatsapp):  +256 774 096414

Company Email Address: reservations@theshuttletours.com

Arrival
Travelers arriving into Uganda through Entebbe International Airport shall no longer be required to show proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a pre-departure COVID-19 test.  However, if transiting via another country which may have different requirements, we recommend checking before departing your home country and/or carrying your proof of vaccination.
Travelers arriving into Uganda will be required to show proof of their Yellow Fever inoculation of at least 10 days prior to arrival.

Departure
Travelers departing Uganda are no longer required to show proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a pre-departure COVID-19 test but will be checked by airline authorities if testing is a requirement of their transiting or destination country.
Should departure testing be required by your airline or countries to which you are travelling, standard or express tests can be arranged.

COVID Protocols for whilst in country
Protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic were in line with guidelines communicated by the Uganda Ministry of Health and aligned to protocols and advice from the World Health Organization.

Should you require any other or further detailed information regarding your travel to Uganda please contact your agent or safari consultant directly or email reservations@theshuttletours.com