How To Apply For A Passport In Uganda

What Is Passport?

A Passport is a formal document issued by an authorized official of a country to one of its citizens that is usually necessary for exit from and reentry into the country, that allows the citizen to travel in a foreign country in accordance with visa requirements, and that requests protection for the citizen while abroad.

How To Apply For A Passport In Uganda

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Following the completion of integration of online applications and URA with the e-Passport System (IMAGO), the Directorate of Citizenship & Immigration Control has issued the following guidelines to help Ugandan living abroad and the Missions/Embassies process online applications.


What is required of the Applicant?

  1. Navigate to the passport portal: www.passports.go.ug.
  2. Click the Start New Application link to start a new application.
  3. Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
  4. Answer simple security questions.
  5. Complete the passport application form.
  6. Print the Passport Application Payment Advice Form.
  7. Make payment for the selected type of passport using the selected payment method.
  8. Schedule an appointment with the nearest Mission/Embassy for face-to-face interviews.

What is required of the Mission Staff?

  1. The Immigration/Consular Officer conducts the interview and records or documents the results on the Passport Interview Record Form.
  2. The Passport Interview Record Form is signed by the applicant and the interviewing officer.

Applicants without National Identity Cards

Government is aware that a number of Ugandans in the diaspora have not yet acquired National ID cards due to geographical challenges. Therefore, an applicant who has not yet acquired a National ID will not be required to provide his/her National Identification card.
The applicant will, however, be required to schedule an appointment with our Embassy in Berlin for a face-to-face interview so as to enable the Consular Officer ascertain the applicant’s nationality. The applicant MUST also bring along a copy of a Recommender’s National ID when coming for the face-to-face interview at the Embassy.


Documents Sent to Passport Control Officer

1. The Applicant attaches the following documents to the Passport Interview Record Form for onward transmission to the Passport Control Officer:

  • Copy of National Identity Card or NIRA confirmation letter. (Those without National IDs see previous sub-heading above)
  • Copy of Bio data page and File No page (page 45) of the current passport.
  • Copy of Police Report or Sworn in Affidavit for lost passport.
  • Copy of Marriage Certificate for change of name due to marriage.
  • Deed poll and gazette for change of name.
  • Citizenship certificate where applicable.
  • 2 passport photos. One must be stamped by the interviewing officer as indicated on the Passport Interview Record Form.
  • Proof of profession.
  • Copy of Recommender’s National ID who is not a Mission staff.

2. The Applicant meets the cost of sending the above documents by courier to:
The Director,Directorate of Citizenship & Immigration Control,Ministry of Internal Affairs,Plot 67, Old Port Bell Road,P. O. Box 7161,KAMPALA.
Attn. Passport Control Officer


What happens at the Passport Control Office?

  1. The Enrollment Officer enrolls and scans the Passport Interview Record Form and the other relevant attachments for passport processing.
  2. The new Passport is dispatched by Courier to the respective Mission/Embassy from where the applicant can arrange for pick up or delivery.

How much is passport in Uganda?

The Passport costs Uganda Shillings UGX 250,000 for normal applications or UGX 400,000 for Express applications, UGX 400,000 for Official Passports and UGX 500,000 for Diplomatic Passports.

How can I apply for passport online?

The cost of an ordinary international East African e-passport is UGX 250,000 or USD$67.81, for a service international East African e-passport it is UGX 400,000 or USD$108.49 and for an international East African diplomatic passport it is UGX 500,000 or USD$135.61. International e-passports can be applied for here.

Please follow the steps below to make an online passport application.

  1. Navigate to the passport portal.
  2. Click the Start New Application link to start a new application .
  3. Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
  4. Answer simple security questions.
  5. Step 5: Complete the passport application form.

How much is Uganda passport online?

The Passport costs Uganda Shillings UGX 250,000 for normal applications or UGX 400,000 for Express applications, UGX 400,000 for Official Passports and UGX 500,000 for Diplomatic Passports. All fees are exclusive of bank charges which vary from bank to bank i.e. UGX 2200 to UGX 3000.

Passport Appointment In Uganda

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control) wishes to inform all our esteemed Passport applicants who missed their appointments  on Wed 13/5 (Swearing-in Ceremony) and 13/5 ( Eid al-fitr), that for efficient service delivery, they are hereby advised to reschedule their appointments to other available dates. 

To reschedule your Passport appointment, please take the following steps: 

1. Log onto

2. Select “Reschedule appointment”;

3. Fill in your application details and 

4. Select the most convenient of the available dates.

All inconveniences caused are highly regretted. 

How can I get my Uganan passport online

Navigate to the passport portal.Click the Start New Application link to start a new application .Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.Answer simple security questions.Step 5: Complete the passport application form.

Uganda Passport Application Forms pdf

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
THE UGANDA CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION CONTROL ACT CAP 66
APPLICATION FOR UGANDA PASSPORT / TRAVEL DOCUMENT (PLEASE READ NOTES ON THIS REVERSE BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM) FORM G

Latest News On Uganda Passpor

IMPACT – MEDIUM

Ugandan machine-readable passports will no longer be valid for international travel after April 4, 2022, and will be replaced by international East African e-passports.

Key Points:

  • The cost of an ordinary international East African e-passport is UGX 250,000 or USD$67.81, for a service international East African e-passport it is UGX 400,000 or USD$108.49 and for an international East African diplomatic passport it is UGX 500,000 or USD$135.61.
  • International e-passports can be applied for Online.

Background: The Ugandan government launched the Ugandan East African e-passport in 2018. A two-year transitional period followed to allow the phasing out of East African and international machine-readable passports. The initial deadline of Jan. 31 has been extended to April 4.

Analysis & Comments: Employers should take note of the transition to the international East African e-passport and plan accordingly. Employers whose businesses will be impacted by the transition may wish to consult with Deloitte to discuss their plans.

PASSPORT RENEWAL AND E-PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  1. Click the Start New Application link to start a new application.
  2. Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer and answer simple security questions.
  3. Complete the passport application form.
  4. Print the Passport Application Payment Advice Form.

What is the cost to process the new EAC E-passport in Uganda?

  Ordinary passport costs 250,000 shillings

     Express service at 150,000 shillings

     Official/service passport cost 400,000 shillings

     Diplomatic passport cost 500,000 shillings

     Expedited processing fees 150,000 shillings

     Certification of passports 30,000 shillings

     Courier service for applicants abroad 10,000 shillings