Uganda removes mandatory yellow fever certificate requirement for entry
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is no longer mandatory for entry to Uganda, according to the FCDO update.
- In effect from
- 9 Oct 2026
- Published
- 9 Oct 2026
The FCDO has removed information about the yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement from its Uganda entry advice because the certificate is no longer mandatory for entry.
The update was published on 8 October 2026. It does not specify when the requirement ended or announce any change to vaccination recommendations.
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