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Certificate of Residence (Former Ugandan)
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Certificate of Residence (Former Ugandan)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence certificate for persons who previously held Ugandan citizenship and have since acquired citizenship of another country.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost3000 USD
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Certificate of Residence (Long Stay)
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Certificate of Residence (Long Stay)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence certificate for foreign nationals who have continuously lived in Uganda for 10 years and contributed to the country's socio-economic development.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost3000 USD
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Certificate of Residence (Marriage)
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Certificate of Residence (Marriage)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-term or lifetime residence certificate for foreign nationals legally married to a Ugandan citizen for at least 3 years, granted for 5 years, 10 years, or life.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost3000 USD
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Class A — Entry Permit Class A (Diplomatic Service)
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Class A — Entry Permit Class A (Diplomatic Service)

Entry permit for holders of diplomatic passports and employees of organizations exempted from immigration fees serving in Uganda.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class A2 — Entry Permit Class A2 (Government Contractor)
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Class A2 — Entry Permit Class A2 (Government Contractor)

Entry permit for foreign nationals employed in a Ugandan government institution and paid by the Government of Uganda.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class B1 — Entry Permit Class B1 (Agriculture Investment)
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Class B1 — Entry Permit Class B1 (Agriculture Investment)

Entry permit for shareholders of companies engaged in the business of agriculture or animal husbandry in Uganda.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class B2 — Entry Permit Class B2 (Agro-Processing Investment)
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Class B2 — Entry Permit Class B2 (Agro-Processing Investment)

Entry permit for shareholders of companies engaged in agro-processing business in Uganda.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class C1 — Entry Permit Class C1 (Mining)
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Class C1 — Entry Permit Class C1 (Mining)

Entry permit for shareholders of companies engaged in mining minerals in Uganda.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class C2 — Entry Permit Class C2 (Specific Mineral Mining)
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Class C2 — Entry Permit Class C2 (Specific Mineral Mining)

Entry permit for shareholders of companies prospecting or mining specific minerals including gold, copper, iron ore, silica, phosphate, limestone, and marble.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class D — Entry Permit Class D (Business and Trade)
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Class D — Entry Permit Class D (Business and Trade)

Entry permit for shareholders of companies engaged in general trade or business operations in Uganda.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class E — Entry Permit Class E (Manufacturing)
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Class E — Entry Permit Class E (Manufacturing)

Entry permit for shareholders investing in or establishing manufacturing businesses in Uganda.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class F — Entry Permit Class F (Professionals)
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Class F — Entry Permit Class F (Professionals)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

This permit is issued to foreign nationals intending to practice their profession in Uganda, such as medical practitioners, engineers, lawyers, accountants, architects, and other regulated professionals.

Validity3 years
Processing28-42 days
Cost3000 USD
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Class G2 — Entry Permit Class G2 (Foreign Employees)
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Class G2 — Entry Permit Class G2 (Foreign Employees)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Entry permit for foreign expatriates employed in Uganda, including salaried employees working in NGOs and private sector organizations.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class G3 — Entry Permit Class G3 (Rare-Skilled Workers)
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Class G3 — Entry Permit Class G3 (Rare-Skilled Workers)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Entry permit for rare-skilled foreign nationals employed in agro-processing, manufacturing, and mining of selected minerals in Uganda.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Class H — Entry Permit Class H (Ordinary Resident)
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Class H — Entry Permit Class H (Ordinary Resident)

Entry permit for persons with assured income from sources outside Uganda who undertake not to accept any employment within the country.

ValidityVaries (Available for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months)
ProcessingVaries
Cost250 USD
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Dependant Pass
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Dependant Pass

Pass for children under 18, spouses, and relatives of foreign residents holding valid work permits, student passes, or certificates of residence in Uganda.

ValidityMatches principal applicant
Processing2-5 days
CostFree
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Diplomatic and Official Visa
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Diplomatic and Official Visa

Fee-exempt visa issued to holders of diplomatic or official passports traveling to Uganda on government or international organization business.

ValidityDetermined by official duties
Processing2-5 days
CostFree
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East African Tourist Visa
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East African Tourist Visa

Joint visa allowing travel between Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda for tourism over a 90-day period, applied for at the first country of entry.

Validity90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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Intern / Research Pass
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Intern / Research Pass

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing2-8 weeks
CostFree
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Multiple-Entry Visa
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Multiple-Entry Visa

Visa for frequent travelers to Uganda, valid for 6, 12, or 24 months with unlimited entries during the validity period.

Validity6-12 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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Single Entry Tourist Visa
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Single Entry Tourist Visa

Validity90 days
Processing3-7 business days
CostFree
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Special Pass
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Special Pass

Temporary 90-day pass for short-term contract work, medical treatment, or business exploration, extendable once for 60 days at authority discretion.

Validity3 to 5 months
Processing2-5 days
Cost400 USD
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Student Pass
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Student Pass

Pass for foreign nationals aged 4 and above enrolled at a learning institution in Uganda, issued for 3, 6, or 12 months at a fee of USD 100.

Validity12 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost100 USD
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Tourist Visa (Ordinary/Single Entry)
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Tourist Visa (Ordinary/Single Entry)

Visa for foreign nationals visiting Uganda for tourism, medical treatment, or family visits, valid for up to 90 days.

ValidityVaries (Single entry for short-term business purposes)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 USD
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Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

Visa for travelers passing through Uganda en route to another destination, valid for a maximum of 7 days and not extendable.

ValidityVaries (Maximum 7 days, non-extendable)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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