U.S Embassy Uganda has announced that beginning January 21, 2026, Ugandan citizens applying for certain United States visitor visas will be required to post a financial bond as a condition of entry. The new measure, part of an expanded U.S. Department of State pilot program, aims to curb visa overstay rates by providing a financial
On the evening of September 22, 2025, the United States Embassy in Uganda issued a security alert urging American citizens living in or visiting the country to exercise heightened caution. The warning comes ahead of the presidential candidate nomination period, scheduled for September 23 and 24, 2025. Crime and Safety Concerns According to the Embassy,