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Narcotics, pornography, used underwear, used computers and appliances, counterfeit items, cultural artefacts and explosives are not permitted.
Goods up to the value of US$500 (returning residents). 500ml of perfume and eau de toilette, of which up to 250ml may be perfume. 1L of spirits (including liquors) or 2L of wine. The following items may be imported into Uganda by visitors over 18 years without incurring customs duty: Be aware that US dollar notes from before 2006 will not be accepted for exchange. Currency exchangeįoreign currency may be exchanged at the Central Bank, commercial banks and foreign exchange bureaux. Export of foreign currency must not exceed the amount declared upon arrival. Import of foreign currency is unlimited if declared upon arrival. The import and export of local currency is prohibited. Forex bureaux are open until 1700 and able to do electronic transfers to and from overseas. Higher denomination bills usually give a better exchange rate than smaller notes. If you have to use a traveller’s cheque it is best to use American Express ones only. It is advised that travellers bring sufficient US dollars in cash in case of emergencies. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Traveller's cheques are not widely accepted outside Kampala. 
ATMĪTMs are available in the larger cities. Some large hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and shops in urban areas accept credit cards. Credit cardsĪmerican Express, Discover Cards and MasterCard are rarely accepted, except in a few spots. Other international currencies may also be accepted in some places in the major cities, although visitors may struggle with other currencies in smaller towns. The US dollar, euro and pound sterling are all recognised currencies in Uganda, and both euros and dollars are now widely accepted for cash payments.
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Try not to accept very old or damaged notes where possible and any series of UGX from 1987, as most places will refuse to take them. However, UGX1,000 notes are soon to be replaced by coins.
Coins are in denominations of UGX500, 200, 100, 50 and 10 (rarely used). The local currency is the Uganda Shilling (UGX).
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