The U.S. Department of State has renewed its Travel Advisory for Uganda to reflect the recently enacted anti-LGBTQI+ legislation.
In a statement, Americans are asked to reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, and anti-LGBTQI+ legislation.
Uganda is still considered a high risk destination.
Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Country summary: There remains a threat of terrorist attacks in Uganda and throughout the region.
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Terrorist attacks occurred in several villages in western Uganda in December 2022 and there were multiple bombings in and around Kampala in 2021.
While the attacks did not appear to target foreign nationals, anyone can be a victim. U.S. citizens should remain alert and avoid large public gatherings.
Violent crime, such as armed robbery, home invasion, and sexual assault, presents a serious threat to those visiting and residing in Uganda and can occur at any time, especially in larger cities, including Kampala and Entebbe, in the Karamoja region, and along Uganda’s western and northern borders.
Local police may lack appropriate resources to respond effectively to serious crime in most areas.
The May 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act raises the risk that LGBTQI+ persons, and those perceived to be LGBTQI+, could be prosecuted and subjected to life imprisonment or death based on provisions in the law, and may be subject to mandatory reporting to the police if they are suspected of committing or intending to commit acts in violation of the law, and could face harassment or attacks by vigilantes.
Supporters of the dignity and human rights of LGBTQI+ persons (including those of youth under the age of 18) could be prosecuted and imprisoned for multi-year sentences. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Uganda.
