What Vaccinations Does Uganda Require for Danish Travellers in 2026?

Quick answer: Uganda requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for every arriving traveller aged 1 year or older, regardless of whether the traveller is a Danish citizen or is arriving directly from Denmark. The certificate is recorded in an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), often called the yellow card.

For health protection, CDC guidance recommends yellow fever vaccination for travellers aged 9 months and older, hepatitis A for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and older, and typhoid vaccination for most travellers, particularly those visiting rural areas or smaller cities. Malaria prevention is also important throughout Uganda. Discuss your itinerary, medical history and medicines with a Danish travel-health clinic before departure. The World Health Organization advises all international travellers to seek destination-specific health advice before travelling.

Last checked July 2026 — always confirm with official sources before travelling.

Yellow fever certificate rules for Danish citizens

Uganda's entry requirement is straightforward: arriving travellers aged 1 year and older must have proof of yellow fever vaccination. This applies to Danish passport holders and to travellers arriving from Denmark. An ICVP is the internationally recognised document used to record yellow fever vaccination or a medical waiver. Travellers must be able to show the certificate when a country requires yellow fever proof.

The CDC states that a completed ICVP is valid for the life of the vaccinated person under the International Health Regulations because the previous booster requirement was eliminated in 2016. Keep the original certificate with your passport and carry a digital backup separately; the research confirms the international certificate requirement, but it does not establish that a digital copy alone will be accepted at Uganda's border.

What if you transit through another country?

Because Uganda requires yellow fever proof from all arriving travellers aged 1 year and older, a Danish traveller should not assume that a direct flight from Denmark removes the requirement. Your complete itinerary can also matter: the CDC advises travellers and clinicians to consider airport transfers that involve passing immigration, leaving the airport during a long layover or staying overnight.

Countries may also impose their own yellow fever rules after travel through a country with yellow fever transmission. The CDC specifically advises considering the full itinerary when assessing certificate requirements. Ask your airline and check the official health or immigration information for every transit country before booking.

Medical exemptions

The CDC indicates that travellers must comply with yellow fever entry requirements by showing an ICVP containing vaccination evidence or a medical waiver. A medical waiver is not the same as a routine doctor's note, so ask an authorised travel-health provider whether vaccination is suitable and what documentation is required. A clinician should assess age, immune status, allergies and other factors before vaccination.

Recommended vaccinations for Uganda with timing

Uganda's yellow fever certificate is the clearly documented mandatory vaccination requirement in the available research. Other vaccines are recommendations for personal protection rather than stated entry conditions. The correct selection depends on where you will go, how long you will stay, planned activities, accommodation and your existing vaccination record.

Vaccine or protection	What the research says	Who should discuss it
Yellow fever	Required for all arriving travellers aged 1 year and older; CDC recommends it for travellers aged 9 months and older.	All travellers to Uganda, subject to individual medical assessment.
Hepatitis A	Recommended for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and older. Infants aged 6–11 months should also be vaccinated, but that dose does not count toward the routine two-dose series.	Unvaccinated travellers, including those visiting cities, rural areas or local communities.
Typhoid	Recommended for most travellers, especially people staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities and rural areas.	Travellers with rural, food-focused, longer or less predictable itineraries.
Cholera	Vaccination may be considered for children and adults travelling to areas of active cholera transmission.	Travellers whose route or activities create a higher exposure concern.
Routine vaccines	WHO recommends seeking individual travel-health advice about infectious-disease risks and vaccination requirements before international travel.	Anyone who is not up to date or cannot confirm their vaccination history.

Do not wait until the day before departure to arrange travel vaccinations. Some vaccines may require more than one appointment, and a clinician may need time to assess contraindications or arrange a medical waiver. The supplied official guidance does not provide a universal Uganda vaccination timetable for every vaccine, so confirm the correct schedule with a Danish doctor or travel clinic rather than relying on a generic number of days.

If you are allergic to a vaccine component, CDC guidance describes immune globulin as an alternative for hepatitis A protection in relevant circumstances and says the protection period depends on the dosage given. This is a clinical decision, not a self-treatment option. People over 40, people who are immunocompromised and people with chronic medical conditions who will depart for a risk area in less than two weeks should discuss receiving an initial hepatitis A dose and immune globulin at the same appointment.

For a broader planning checklist, read Uganda vaccinations and health rules for Austrian travellers in 2026; the health principles are useful for itinerary planning, but Danish travellers must still verify requirements for their own journey.

Malaria in Uganda: risk, medication and prevention

Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes and can occur throughout Uganda, including Kampala, according to Ireland's official travel advice. There is no malaria vaccine for routine travel protection in the guidance supplied here; Ireland's advice says travellers cannot be vaccinated against malaria.

CDC destination guidance includes malaria prevention among the health issues to discuss for Uganda, while travel-health guidance recommends antimalarial medicines for travellers to all regions of the country. A clinician should choose the medicine based on your health, other medicines, pregnancy status, allergies, destination and length of stay. Do not buy or start prescription prophylaxis without medical advice.

• Use an insect repellent recommended by your clinician or pharmacist and follow the product label.
• Wear clothing that reduces exposed skin, particularly around dawn, dusk and at night.
• Use accommodation with effective mosquito protection and sleep under a treated net where appropriate.
• Seek medical advice promptly if you develop a fever during or after Uganda travel, and tell the clinician that you have been in a malaria-risk area. Malaria can be serious or fatal.

Your safari route matters. A trip combining Kampala, national parks, village visits and gorilla or chimpanzee trekking may involve different accommodation and mosquito exposure patterns. You can compare safari packages on SafariFind, but use the exact itinerary and overnight locations when asking a clinician about malaria prevention.

Health documents and travel insurance

Carry your original yellow fever ICVP with your passport. Uganda's requirement concerns proof of vaccination for arriving travellers aged 1 year and older. Keep a record of routine vaccinations, prescriptions, allergies, chronic conditions and emergency contacts, and store copies securely online. The available research does not confirm that Uganda requires a separate general health certificate for Danish tourists.

Travel insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses, according to UK government travel advice. For a Ugandan safari, ask specifically whether the policy covers remote-area evacuation, hospital treatment, trekking or primate activities, cancellation and pre-existing conditions. The U.S. Embassy also recommends checking evacuation assistance, medical insurance and trip-cancellation cover before travel.

Health and entry rules can change during an outbreak. In June 2026, the U.S. Embassy's Uganda advisory referred to an Ebola public-health situation involving Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and directed travellers to current CDC Ebola information. That advisory is not a substitute for Danish or Ugandan government instructions, so check current official notices shortly before departure and during the trip.

Medication rules and what to pack

Use the original packaging for prescription medicines and carry enough for the complete trip, with a reserve if your prescriber recommends one. Bring a copy of your prescription or a doctor's letter that identifies the medicine by its generic name. The supplied research does not establish Uganda-specific quantity limits or a complete prohibited-medicine list, so confirm controlled-drug and import rules with Uganda's official authorities and your airline before flying.

• Yellow fever ICVP, kept with your passport.
• Prescription medicines and supporting documentation.
• Insect repellent and clothing that helps prevent mosquito bites.
• Personal hygiene supplies and any items recommended by your travel-health clinician.
• Travel-insurance details and emergency contact information.

Do not rely on buying a particular medicine after arrival. Product availability, dispensing rules and clinical suitability can differ, and the available sources do not verify Uganda-wide availability or prices. A pharmacist or travel-health clinic in Denmark can help you prepare a personal kit without duplicating medicines or carrying unsuitable products.

Health facilities and emergencies in Uganda

Medical access can be especially important on a safari because itineraries may include rural parks and remote trekking areas. Before departure, ask your operator how it handles medical incidents, transport from the lodge or park and communication with your insurer. Confirm that your insurance provider will authorise evacuation where required; the U.S. Embassy specifically advises checking evacuation assistance and medical insurance.

Save the contact details for your insurer, tour operator, accommodation, nearest diplomatic representation and a trusted person in Denmark. If you become seriously ill, injured or develop a fever, seek professional medical help promptly and disclose your recent travel, medicines and vaccination history. The WHO advises travellers to prepare for health risks before, during and after international travel.

Before booking, review the latest government travel advice as well as the health information for your precise route. UK travel advice was updated on 27 July 2026, demonstrating that travel guidance can change during the travel season. Danish travellers should also check Denmark's official travel advice and Uganda's official immigration and health information.

Health preparation is one part of planning a Uganda trip. If you are still comparing routes, permits and accommodation, SafariFind's guide to Uganda safari tours in 2026 can help you understand how different itineraries affect preparation. Travellers planning gorilla trekking can also review the Uganda gorilla safari cost and permit guide, then confirm the final activities with a travel-health professional.

Before-you-fly checklist for Danish travellers

• Confirm that every traveller aged 1 year or older has the required yellow fever proof recorded in an ICVP.
• Ask a clinician about yellow fever vaccination, hepatitis A, typhoid, cholera and routine vaccines.
• Discuss malaria prophylaxis and mosquito-bite prevention for every Uganda destination on your itinerary.
• Check the rules for every transit country and whether your connection requires passing immigration or leaving the airport.
• Buy insurance that covers your actual safari activities, medical treatment and evacuation.
• Check current official health, safety and entry guidance immediately before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Danish citizens need a yellow fever vaccine for Uganda?

Yes. Uganda requires yellow fever vaccination proof for all arriving travellers aged 1 year and older, including Danish citizens. The proof is recorded in an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis.

Is yellow fever vaccination recommended or mandatory for Uganda?

It is an entry requirement for arriving travellers aged 1 year and older, and CDC guidance recommends vaccination for travellers aged 9 months and older.

Does a direct flight from Denmark avoid Uganda's yellow fever rule?

No. The available CDC country guidance says Uganda requires yellow fever vaccination proof from all arriving travellers aged 1 year and older, so a direct flight from Denmark does not remove the requirement.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate if I transit through another country?

You should check the full itinerary because transit arrangements can affect health-document requirements. CDC guidance says to consider airport transfers involving immigration, accommodation or long layovers, and transit countries may apply their own rules.

How long is the Uganda yellow fever certificate valid?

A completed ICVP is considered valid for the life of the vaccinated person under the International Health Regulations. The CDC says the previous yellow fever booster requirement was eliminated in 2016.

What vaccinations are recommended for a Uganda safari?

CDC guidance recommends hepatitis A for unvaccinated travellers aged 1 year and older and typhoid vaccination for most travellers, especially those visiting rural areas or smaller cities. Cholera vaccination may be considered for travel to areas of active transmission.

Do I need malaria tablets for Uganda?

Discuss malaria tablets with a travel-health clinician because malaria can occur throughout Uganda, including Kampala, and travel-health guidance recommends antimalarial medicines for all regions. The appropriate medicine depends on your health and itinerary.

Is there a malaria vaccine for travellers to Uganda?

The supplied Uganda travel-health guidance says travellers cannot be vaccinated against malaria. Prevention therefore involves clinician-prescribed prophylaxis where appropriate and avoiding mosquito bites.

What health documents should I carry to Uganda?

Carry your yellow fever ICVP with your passport, together with prescription information, allergy details, medical records relevant to your trip and travel-insurance contacts. Uganda's documented entry requirement is yellow fever proof for arriving travellers aged 1 year and older.

Do Danish citizens need a visa for Uganda?

Vaccination rules do not answer Uganda's visa question. Check the current official Ugandan immigration requirements or SafariFind's guide to whether Danish citizens need a Uganda visa in 2026 before travelling.

What should travel insurance cover for a Uganda safari?

UK government advice says insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses. For Uganda, also ask whether the policy covers medical treatment, evacuation, trekking, cancellation and pre-existing conditions.