Uganda travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Uganda: travel advice level, plug type G, 240V, emergency 911, currency UGX.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
No advice against travel Updated 2026-11-06
Latest change (original, English)
Updated information about precautionary measures in response to the Ebola outbreak in the region (‘Health’ page).
Updated information about precautionary measures in response to the Ebola outbreak in the region (‘Health’ page).
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalKampala
CurrencyUGX
LanguagesEnglish, Swahili
Calling code+256
Emergency numbers911 · 112 · 999
Plug typesType G
Voltage240 V
Driving sideLeft
Population47M