Current Warden's Notice from US Embassy, Kampala - Previous Notices

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U.S. Currency Exchange:
For some reason that I do not understand, the folks that exchange dollars in Uganda discount US bills if they are not the latest series available. I am sure this applies to other currencies, especially the Britsh Pound, but I do not know specifics. For teams from the US make certain the bills you take are as per the series listed below. US $100 bills are now being issued in Series 2006, but as of yet, exchange services in Uganda have not yet started requiring this series. See also the section on personal funds.

Carry-on Luggage:
Since September 11, 2001, it seems the rules for packing carry-on and even checked luggage, are constantly changing. Therefore, it is imperative that you check with the U.S. Transportation Safety Administration web site for the official and up-to-date information on what is and is not acceptable on aircraft. In June of 2007, our team was in the security line a Heathrow Airport when we were told only one carry-on, PERIOD. Not a carry-on and a purse, or carry-on and a computer, but ONE only. So we had to check a lot of our "carry-on" bags before going through security which separated us from a lot of personal items we otherwise would have packed differently.

Liquids & Jells: The 3-1-1 Rule Every time I fly, there are always those in the security lines that either have not heard of or do not understand about liquids and jells in carry-on bags. Some medications and baby formula are exceptions. Declare these at the security point. Visit the TSA 3-1-1 site. 3 - ALL liquids and jells must be in containers that hold 3 ounces or less (Larger container with 3 ounces or less are unacceptable and will be removed and discarded). 1 - All must fit in a 1 quart ziptop bag. 1 - Only 1 bag per traveler.

Airport Phone Calls:
Beware of using public phones in airports to place a call back to the U. S. using your credit or debit card. Two different folks I am aware of made such calls, both of which were under two minutes. One cost $38 and the other $43 after the cost of the call, access charges, connection and minimal use fees were added. A call to the telephone companies and the airport management to complain about such unreasonable charges, was a waste of time.