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Destination

Uganda

Africa · Kampala

Entry details

eVisa required

  • Source's ruleeVisa
  • Passport validity6 months
Apply online

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

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Rainfall⌀ 137 mm
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Wind⌀ 4 м/с
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Daylight⌀ 12 h
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Tourism: 1.5M international tourists a year▲ +22% over 5 yearslow
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • Independence Day

    October 9, 2026

    Fri · in 10d

  • Christmas Day

    December 25, 2026

    Fri · in 87d

  • Boxing Day

    December 26, 2026

    Sat · in 88d

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Liberation Day

    January 26, 2027

    Tue · in 119d

  • Archbishop Janani Luwum Day

    February 16, 2027

    Tue · in 140d

  • International Women's Day

    March 8, 2027

    Mon · in 160d

  • Good Friday

    March 26, 2027

    Fri · in 178d

UNESCO sites

3

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi
    2001Cultural
    Tombs of Buganda Kings at Kasubi©

    The Kasubi Tombs in Kampala, Uganda, is the site of the burial grounds for four kabakas and other members of the Baganda royal family. As a result, the site remains an important spiritual and political site for the Ganda people, as well as an important example of traditional architecture. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 2001, when it was described as "one of the most remarkable buildings using purely vegetal materials in the entire region of sub-Saharan Africa".

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    1994Natural

    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a national park in southwestern Uganda. It is part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and is situated along the Democratic Republic of the Congo border next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the Albertine Rift. Composed of 321 km2 (124 sq mi) of both lowland and montane forest, it is accessible only on foot. It is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization-designated World Heritage Site.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Rwenzori Mountains National Park
    1994Natural
    Rwenzori Mountains National Park©

    Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a Ugandan national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Rwenzori Mountains. Almost 1,000 km2 (386 sq mi) in size, the park has Africa's third highest mountain peak and many waterfalls, lakes, and glaciers. The park is known for its beautiful plant life.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

International Driving Permit (IDP) needed

You need your national licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Trafficleft-handunfamiliar

Health

Yellow feverCDC recommends vaccinationcertificate for everyone
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap watersafely managed water: 18%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BMeningococcalTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited9%
Mobile datamoderate$1.1/GB
eSIM: Supported
Apps that work

Ride-hailing: Bolt, Uber

Blocked (measured)
Facebook · unstable

Prices

Overall price level
+24%pricier than home
Food
Healthy dietUGX 5,002/day≈ ₼2.16/day
Vegetable oilUGX 9,396/L≈ ₼4.3/L
MaizeUGX 2,164/kg≈ ₼0.99/kg
BeansUGX 4,088/kg≈ ₼1.87/kg
CassavaUGX 2,008/kg≈ ₼0.92/kg
SorghumUGX 2,302/kg≈ ₼1.05/kg
Fuel
GasolineUGX 6,529/L≈ ₼2.83/L+146%
DieselUGX 6,647/L≈ ₼2.88/L

Frequently asked questions

Uganda: do Azerbaijan citizens need a visa?

Yes — an e-visa, applied for online before the trip — up to 90 days.

How long can you stay?

Up to 90 days per visit.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid 6 months. The permit or visa is issued online via the official portal — see the Entry details card above. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Azerbaijan citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

About the country

Capital
Kampala
Continent
Africa
Population
42,723,139
Area
236,040 km²
Currency
Shilling · UGX
▲ 4.0%1 AZN = 2,311 UGX
May 28, 2026September 25, 2026
Time zone
18:03UTC+3

−1h vs. your time

Sockets
G

240 V · 50 Hz

Calling code
+256
Languages
English, Ganda, Swahili, Arabic