Comments on: Latest health measures at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda [UPDATED]

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:37:00 +0000

In reply to Sadna. Hi Sadna you don't need to be vaccinated to travel to Uganda. There are no COVID-related questions asked anymore. [Sorry for delayed response. Your email was in spam].

By: Sadna

Sadna — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:51:04 +0000

Does anyone who has never been vaccinated and so are still unvaccinated for covid, need to provide a test 72 hours before arrival into Entebbe Airport in 2024?

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:04:23 +0000

In reply to Chris.

Thanks.

My habit has been to quote local sources like Uganda government / Civil Aviation Authority but I haven’t had any updates since end of Fenruaty 2023.

However, I have been in/out of Entebbe Airport this month and at no point did I hear the dreaded words “COVID” “PCR” or “certificate” mentioned. HOORAY.

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 05:19:33 +0000

You might want to update this article again. I believe that testing for covid testing is no longer required (conditionally). https://global-monitoring.com/gm/page/events/epidemic-0002075.p3whu5FXrvFA.html?lang=en#:~:text=Update%202023%2D03%2D30%3A,COVID%2D19%2Drelated%20regulations.

By: @CharlieBeau Diary of a Muzungu

@CharlieBeau Diary of a Muzungu — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 19:42:46 +0000

The Uganda CAA (civil aviation authority) has banned all Entebbe Airport staff from using their mobile phones at work, as a way to combat corruption, extortion and misconduct against travellers. This follows reports that went viral on social media of corruption and extortion against travellers.
The Muzungu adds: cases of this happening to international tourists are rare. This kind of activity appears to have targeted Ugandans. Either way, it’s good to hear strong action has been taken.
https://www.ntv.co.ug/ug/news/caa-to-take-action-against-corrupt-airport-officials-4093422

By: jw

jw — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:30:20 +0000

Some countries have requirements about coming FROM Uganda due to Ebola. In the US, you must go through specific airports for extra screening.
Jan 13, 2022:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/uganda-travel-advisory.html

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the CDC announced entrance screening for travelers who have been in Uganda in the last 21 days. All U.S.-bound passengers who have been in Uganda at any point in the 21 days prior to their arrival will be routed to one of the following designated airports: New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), or Washington (IAD), where they will undergo enhanced screening, including a health questionnaire and temperature checks. This applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign nationals (to include those on diplomatic and official visas).

By: Charlotte Beauvoisin

Charlotte Beauvoisin — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:38:24 +0000

This article from October 2022 is about verification of yellow fever certificates at a Uganda land border and it refers to “the online verification exercise of Yellow Fever certification at Entebbe Airport.”
https://nilepost.co.ug/2022/10/20/online-yellow-fever-verification-system-launched-at-elegu-border-point/
Basically, when you apply for your tourist visa, you will need to upload a copy of your yellow fever cerificate.
Yellow fever vaccinations are available at the airport (but I’m not sure how you complete a visa application without one…!)

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:20:42 +0000

In reply to Maria. Hi Maria, there is no Traveller Health form to fill in. (Uganda announced one a few weeks ago then quickly withdrew it).

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:11:52 +0000

Hi Charlotte,
Do I still need to complete this form: Travel Health Declaration Form?

By: the muzungu

the muzungu — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 11:04:17 +0000

In reply to Paolo. Hi Paolo We are pretty confident that Ebola is outbreak is almost behind us. There have been no new cases in several weeks. We have to wait 48 days without a new infection before the outbreak is declared officially over, according to the World Health Organisation. Uganda has world-class systems in place for managing Ebola. There have been no cases in tourist areas of Uganda. Have you read my blog about Ebola?