Customs
Africa
Uganda Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 500g of tobacco. There are no information on age restrictions
- 1L of spirits (over 25% volume of alcohol) or 2L of lighter alcohol beverages (up to 25% volume of alcohol)
- Non-commercial amount of gifts and other items for personal use.
- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
- Henna
- Palm tree and any products thereof
- Explosive material
- Live animals – health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations.
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
- Medication
- Hunting weapons permissible only with authorisation obtainable from Ministry of Interior.
Export Regulations
- No information available.
- Narcotics
- Pornography (please consider the term as used under the Islamic law)
- Counterfeit items
- Cultural artefacts and other objects of cultural importance
- Henna
- Palm tree and any products thereof
- Explosive material
- Foreign currency – up to the amount declared upon arrival
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission.
Health & Security
Health or when required for your own protection:
Security or when required by the customs:
🩺 Health or When Required for Your Own Protection
- Malaria is common in this country so every precaution needs to be taken in order to avoid infection.
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming from countries with infected areas. Other travellers are strongly advised to obtain vaccination against the disease before visiting the country.
- Medical facilities are likely to be limited, particularly outside Kampala. Complete medical and travel insurance should be obtained prior to entry and an emergency airlift to a nearby country may be required in the event of a serious accident or illness.
- All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
🛡 Security or When Required By the Customs
- Uganda is owing to the high risk of terrorism and general acts of violence, attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Large crowds of people and public places may also be targets. Travellers to Uganda should note the continued state of tensions and potential for armed conflict and check the current state of political tensions before travelling to the country.
- Visitors should against all travel to Karamoja (Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Katakwi Kaabong, Abim, Kapchorwa and Bukwa Districts) in the north east. Lawlessness there is endemic (eg road ambushes). Tribal clashes are frequent and unpredictable. Small arms are widespread and deaths or injury from gunshot wounds occur regularly.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Ugandan Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
+2562414707000
Official Website