Uganda visa requirements for Gambians
Travel and visa requirements
Ugandan Visa is not required for Gambians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Gambians travelling to Uganda for a stay up to 90 days are only required to apply for a visa upon arrival.
- Citizens are required to provide passports valid for the period of stay in the country.
- Children under the age of 5 are required to have a Polio vaccination certificate.
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from individuals visiting Uganda.
- There are no restrictions on exporting a moderate quantity of perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco and tobacco products, or either of them.
- Travellers must have enough money to cover the expenses of their stay.
- Travellers must provide return or onward tickets upon entry into Uganda.
- The import and export of local currency (Uganda Shilling-UGX) is prohibited but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies as long as declared upon arrival.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country not earlier than 6 days before the date of arrival in Uganda.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- In Uganda, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The estimated flight time from Banjul, Gambia to Uganda is 7 hours, 22 minutes.
- Uganda uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3) hence, Uganda is 3 hours ahead of The Gambia.
- The official languages are English and Swahili although, Luganda, a central language, is widely spoken across the country, and several other languages are also spoken including Runyoro, Runyankole, Rukiga, Luo and Lusoga.
- Road transportation is the most important way of transportation in Uganda. 95% of freight and passenger traffic is handled by road traffic.
- Christians made up about 85 percent of Uganda's population, with Muslims making up nearly 14%
- Uganda has the tallest Mountain Range in Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains and is the Home of the Lake Victoria, the Source of Nile which is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
- Uganda is also home to over half of all Mountain Gorillas in the world 480 and 19 habituated gorilla groups to be visited.
- Tourist attractions in Uganda include national game parks, game reserves, traditional sites, and natural tropical forests
- Game viewing is the most popular tourist activity in Uganda. Wild animals like lions, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, elephants are common in Uganda’s ten national parks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to visit Uganda?
Uganda is generally considered to be a safe country with low crime rates. Just avoid travel by road outside major towns at night except between Kampala and the airport at Entebbe.
Can I drink tap water in Uganda?
Do not drink tap-water in Uganda and do not even use to brush your teeth and avoid swallowing it while taking a shower. Bottled water is readily available in the country and major brands are considered safe.
Are there mosquitoes in Uganda?
Malaria-carrying mosquitoes are present year round in Uganda and more during the rainy season but that can be avoided with Malaria pills, Mosquito nets and repellents.