immigration.go.ug Passport Application & Renewal Procedure Uganda : Ministry of Internal Affairs

Organization : Ministry of Internal Affairs
Type of Facility : Passport Application & Renewal Procedure
Country: Uganda
Website : http://www.immigration.go.ug/content/passports-other-travel-documents

How To Apply For Uganda Passport?

Uganda passports are processed and issued only by the Government of Uganda through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control. Passport applications may also be processed through the Immigration regional offices. Uganda Passports may also be renewed at Uganda’s missions in New York , Pretoria and London.

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Just follow the below steps mentioned below to apply for Uganda Passport

Step 1 :
Application should obtain Forms A and B and any other information from the nearest Immigration Office

Download Forms Here :
http://www.immigration.go.ug/forms-downloads

Step 2 :
The forms should be taken personally by the applicant for endorsement by Area Local Council 1,2,3 RDC and DISO

Step 3 :
After endorsement above, applicant should present passport application forms and supportive documents to cash office for assessment and Bank payment Advise forms.

Applicant may also download the bank payment Advise form from URA web portal.

Step 4 :
Go to any prescribed bank and pay only Uganda Shillings 120,000/= (Bank Charges exclussive), for your passport. You will be issued with a bank receipt which you will present to the Immigration cash office for verification.

Step 5 :
Attach your verified bank receipt onto your passport application documents and present them to the person receiving officer at the Passport Receiving Section or your nearest Immigration Office. The fee is UGX 120,000 (Uganda Shillings), Bank Charges exclussive.

Avoid Middlemen or Kayungirizi. Middlemen will be prosecuted and applications resulting from such transactions disqualified / impounded by the Passport Control Officer.

Minors should appear with parents / guardians.

Step 6 :
Collect your passport in person after ten working days. You will be required to present your identification at the time of collecting your passport.

Requirements

1. Duly endorsed forms A and B
2. Covering letter from Employer / School / Parents / Guardian or person well known to applicant. The covering letter should be addressed to the Passport Control Officer; Ministry of Internal Affairs; Kampala

3. Copy and original applicant’s identification documents e.g Voters card, birth certificates, school certificate, residential ID, baptism card, employer’s card.
4. 4 coloured passport size photos taken against a white background.

5. Recommendation from citizen of good repute
6. Proof of profession
7. Any other information as may from time to timebe required by the Passport Control Office.
8. The fee is UGX 120,000 (Uganda Shillings), Bank Charges exclussive.

Requirements For Renewal Of Passport

1. Provide Covering letter addressed to the Passport Control Officer.
2. Attach Forms A and B dully filled. Applicant may omit Local council endorsements except where specifically required by the Passport Control Officer.

3. Attach 3 colored passport size photos taken against a white background.
4. Recommended on form A should be of good repute.
5. Present the expired passport for which renewal is sought.

6. Attach Copy of Identification documents.
7. In the event of change of names due to new marital status or profession attach proof of the same.
8. The fee is UGX 120,000 (Uganda Shillings), Bank Charges exclusive.