Uganda Airport Customs
Airport and Airline Security
Passengers are requested to help make Entebbe Airport a safer place by observing the following important security requirements:
» Never to leave baggage unattended
» Not to look after or check-in baggage for somebody else
» Not to carry anything onto an aircraft for somebody else
» Not give wrapped presents as they may be unwrapped by security
» Keeping electronic and electrical goods to a minimum
» Carrying only one piece of hand luggage whenever possible.
Immigration
Travellers need valid travel documents to enter Uganda. On arrival, passengers are required to fill a disembarkation card for immigration clearance. Some airlines provide the cards on board before landing. Arriving passengers are facilitated at separate Immigration Desks.
» East Africans / COMESA countries desk.
» Residents desk
» Travellers from other countries desk.
Visa Requirements:
Nationals of the following countries do not need Visas to enter Uganda: All COMESA countries except Ethiopia and South Africa.
The others are, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Cyprus, Fiji, Gambia, Grenada, Hongkong, Ireland, Jamaica, Malaysia, Lesotho, Malta, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Vatican, Ghana, Vanuatu and Libya. Nationals of other countries need a Visa which can be obtained from the Immigration office on arrival.
Visa Charges
| Visa Type | Charge | |
| Single Entry Visa | US$ 50 |
Customs and Excise
On arrival, there are two clearly marked RED or GREEN channels for customs clearance. Please use the appropriate channel.
Red Channel
» If you have goods to declare or in doubt. Declare all items for resale and all personal effects above a value of US$ 500
» If you have controlled items e.g. plants, plant parts or animals etc
» If you have restricted items e.g. toy pistols, pornographic material etc
Green Channel
» If the value of your imported goods for personal use does not exceed US $500·
» If you do not have controlled or restricted items to declare.
Duty Free Concessions
Travellers are entitled to the following duty free concessions if they are at least 18 years old or have been out of the country for over 24 hours.
| Type | Amount | |
| Wine | 1 litre | |
| Perfume | ½ litre | |
| Cigarettes, cigars etc | 250 gms | |
| Spirits and liquors | 1 litre |
Prohibited Items
Drugs such as cocaine, cannabis and heroin are not allowed into the country. Possession of such items is an offence and may lead to prosecution. There are items like explosives which are prohibited. Consult the airline for guidance.
Import Duty Uganda Revenue Authority imposes import duty on taxable goods going through the Red Channel or the cargo terminal. For further details contact the Manager Customs on Tel. 0417-443623 or Uganda Revenue Authority web site http:www.ugrevenue.com
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