Laws and customs
Same-sex relations are illegal and heavily punished; "promoting homosexuality" carries up to 20 years in prison. Intolerance can turn violent.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Uganda, useful informationFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Uganda, safetyDrugs are banned. No smoking in public places or within 50 m of a government building, school, restaurant or bus stop. Do not photograph government buildings.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Uganda, useful information
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Uganda, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Uganda, safety · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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