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Moving to Uganda
Moving to Uganda? Make your relocation smooth and tension free with International Sea & Air Shipping. With International Moving, you will get the best moving services and shipping rates as well.
When Moving to Uganda
Based on your moving process our international moving experts will provide you the best moving option that fits your budget. Some of your criteria may include:
- When do you need to be in Uganda?
- When should your shipment arrive and at what port or air port?
- Will you be renting or purchasing real estate?
The Cost of Moving to Uganda
The cost of moving to Uganda from the United States varies considerably based on your proposed destination arrival time and on the cubic footage of your belongings.
Make an appointment for a home survey and consultation on your move to Uganda - including a site inspection of your home and belongings to get the most accurate cubic feet estimate & moving services to help expedite your relocation to Uganda. More the weight of your cargo the more will be the increase in cost.
About Uganda
Also known as ‘Pearl of America’, Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa. Buganda kingdom which encompassed a portion of the south of the Uganda including the capital Kampala is the source for the country’s name Uganda.
Bordered by Kenya, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania, Uganda is located on the East African Plateau. The central part of Uganda is drained by Lake Kyoga while a small area is drained by the Turkwel River. Besides being landlocked, Uganda has many large lakes along with Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga.
The culture of Uganda is diverse due to the large number of communities present. Football is the popular sport of Uganda and in recent days cricket has experienced rapid increase. Also ethnologically diverse, Uganda has atleast 40 languages in usage.
Uganda is a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth of Nations, Organisation of the Islamic conference and the East African Community. The most important sector of the Uganda’s economy is agriculture. The export and import partners of Uganda include Sudan, Kenya, UAE, Rwanda, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, India, China, South Africa, France and Japan.
Custom Regulations for Uganda :
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Work Permit (copy)
- Immigration Permit
- Certificate of Residence Change
- "Attestation reservation de cale"
- Inventory in triplicate, English, detailed, valued, signed and dated by the customer
- Electrical powered items should be shown with serial numbers
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN THE COUNTRY FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Used household goods may be duty-free provided they are exported upon the expiration of the customer’s temporary residence permit.
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Invoices on all new electrical items and new furniture less than 6 months old are subject to payment of Customs duties and taxes
- Invoices required
- Home computers are not accepted as personal effects and will be subject to Customs duties and import taxes
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Alcohol and other spirits are prohibited, subject to 100% taxes and should be sent separately
- Weapons (all kinds) and ammunition
- Drugs
- Hides, skins, traps, animal trophies
- Plants and seeds
- Precious metals and stones
MOTOR VEHICLES
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : For God and My Country
Capital : Kampala
National Anthem : "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty"
Geography
Location : Eastern Africa, west of Kenya
Area : Total : 241,038 sq km Land : 197,100 sq km
Water : 43,938 sq km
Climate : Tropical; generally rainy with two dry seasons (December to February, June to August); semiarid in northeast
People
Nationality : Ugandan(s)
Population : 34,612,250 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : KAMPALA (capital) 1.535 million (2009)
Languages : English (official national language, taught in grade schools, used in courts of law and by most newspapers and some radio broadcasts), Ganda or Luganda (most widely used of the Niger-Congo languages, preferred for native language publications in the capital and may be taught in school), Other Niger-Congo languages, Nilo-Saharan languages, Swahili, Arabic
Economy
GDP : $41.7 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Ugandan shillings (UGX) per US dollar - 2,166 (2010), 2,038.9 (2009), 1,658.1 (2008), 1,685.8 (2007), 1,834.9 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 46 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 70,746 km
Waterways : N/A
Ports & Terminals : Entebbe, Jinja, Port Bell
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