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Uganda
- Kampala
- Africa
- English
At a glance
Uganda: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Kampala
- Population
- 47,123,531
- Area
- 241,038 km² · 93,065 sq mi
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Currency
- Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00, Africa/Kampala
- Calling code
- +256
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .ug
- Landlocked
- Yes
More facts
- Continent
- Africa
Member of
- African Union
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Kenya
South Sudan
Congo - Kinshasa
Rwanda
Tanzania
SudanRead more
Entry requirements
Uganda visa requirements
Uganda entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 36 can enter without a visa, 3 get a visa on arrival, 153 apply online before they travel and 5 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for UgandaFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free36 passports
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Visa required5 passports
Safety
Uganda safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 4 of 4Do Not Travel
Due to Ebola outbreak, crime, and terrorism
US State Dept, updated April 15, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Uganda: frequently asked questions
- Uganda visa: do I need one?
- Uganda entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 36 can enter without a visa, 3 get a visa on arrival, 153 apply online before they travel and 5 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Uganda: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Uganda at level 4 of 4. Do Not Travel: Due to Ebola outbreak, crime, and terrorism.
- Uganda: what currency is used?
- Currency in Uganda: Ugandan Shilling (UGX).
- Uganda: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Uganda: English, Swahili.
- Uganda: what is the capital?
- The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
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