Uganda Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 4: Do Not Travel
The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help. Advisory as of June 3, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 4 of 4 · as of June 3, 2026
Latest UK update note: “Updated information about health risks ('Health' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 3, 2026 — current
Level 4: Do Not Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Uganda since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Uganda safe? What the official advisory says
to Uganda due to crime , health , terrorism , and unrest . Please read the full text of the advisory.
Travel restrictions for government employees
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak.
Health
On May 17, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern .
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Travel Health Notice for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease. Review the Travel Health Notice for Ebola for Uganda.
Due to the Ebola outbreak, Uganda has temporarily closed border crossings with DRC. The only exceptions are for authorized Ebola response teams, humanitarian operations, food and cargo transportation, and security under strict health screening and monitoring protocols.
Any person entering Uganda from the DRC must self-quarantine for 21 days under the supervision of the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health issued restrictions on mass gatherings in Kampala and high-risk districts along the DRC border.
Crime
Violent crime is a real danger in Uganda. This includes armed robbery, home invasion, and sexual assault. Crime can happen anytime. It is more common in larger cities, the Karamoja region, and along Uganda’s western and northern borders.
Both visitors and residents face these threats. Police struggle to respond to serious crime in most places due to limited resources.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Uganda. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 3, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Uganda travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Uganda?
As of June 3, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Uganda at Level 4: Do Not Travel. The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.
What does Level 4 mean?
Level 4 (Do Not Travel) — The highest advisory level: do not travel due to life-threatening risks. The U.S. government may have very limited ability to help.
When did the Uganda travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 3, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Uganda?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated July 1, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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