The United States Department of State has maintained Uganda on its highest Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory, grouping the country with 22 other destinations considered too dangerous for American citizens for any reason.
In a post on its official TravelGov account on 9 November 2026, the State Department reiterated that Level 4 advisories are issued for places where local conditions are hazardous and/or the US government has limited ability to assist its citizens. The advisory for Uganda cites four main risk indicators: crime, health, terrorism and unrest.[](<https://ug.usembassy.gov/travel-advisory-uganda-june-2026/>)
According to the US Embassy in Kampala, the Level 4 status (renewed on 4 June 2026 with no change in level) is driven by:
– Health: An Ebola outbreak linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo, declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the WHO in May 2026. This has restricted US consular services and led to border and gathering restrictions.
– Crime: Violent crime including armed robbery, home invasions and sexual assault, particularly in cities, Karamoja and border areas. Police response capacity is described as limited.
– Terrorism: Risks of attacks targeting religious sites, schools, government buildings, transport hubs and tourist areas (including national parks).
– Unrest: Potential for protests with little warning, especially around political events, with security forces having used force in past incidents.
The advisory also notes risks under Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act for persons based on real or perceived sexual orientation.[](<https://ug.usembassy.gov/travel-advisory-uganda-june-2026/>)
The move continues to draw attention from the tourism sector, as the United States is a significant source market for visitors. Local and regional media have previously reported on the potential economic impact of the sustained high-level warning.
Full list of current US Level 4 “Do Not Travel” countries (as of the 9 November 2026 TravelGov update):
– Afghanistan
– Belarus
– Burkina Faso
– Burma (Myanmar)
– Central African Republic (CAR)
– Chad
– Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
– Haiti
– Iran
– Iraq
– Lebanon
– Libya
– Mali
– Niger
– North Korea
– Russia
– Somalia
– South Sudan
– Sudan
– Syria
– Uganda
– Ukraine
– Yemen
Americans are directed to check the full advisory for any destination at travel.state.gov before planning travel. The State Department stresses that Level 4 means “Do not go for ANY reason.”
This story is based on official US State Department and Embassy statements.
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