How Much Does It Cost To Process A Passport In Uganda

How Much Does It Cost To Process A Passport In Uganda

A passport serves as a travel document issued to Ugandan citizens for the purpose of traveling abroad.

The Passport costs Uganda Shillings UGX 250,000 for normal applications or UGX 400,000 for Express applications (UGX 250,000 for Ordinary Passports and UGX 150,000 for Express Processing making the total of UGX400,000), UGX 400,000 for Official Passports and UGX 500,000 for Diplomatic Passports.

Required Documents – Ordinary:

1. National ID or National Identification Number
2. Recommendation Letter and Recommender National ID
3. Documents supporting your profession (if applicable)

How To Apply For Online Passport In Uganda

Required Documents – Minors:

1. Birth Certificate
2. Parents NID
3. Parents Passports
4. Letter of consent from either Parent
5. If child is adopted, attach adoption order from High Court of Uganda

Steps for Application

Step 1: Go to the Passport Portal

Step 2: Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.

Step 3: Answer simple security questions

Step 4: Complete the passport application form

Step 5: Print Passport Application Payment Advice Form.

Step 6: Make payment for the selected type of passport using the selected payment method in the selected bank.

Step 7: Schedule appointment for a date of your convenience using the scheduled appointment link on the home page.

Step 8: Print Passport Application Appointment Form.

Step 9: Report to the selected passport Centre with the passport appointment form with the appropriate application requirements displayed on the website, for enrollment.

How long does it take to process a Ugandan passport?

It takes 10 working days to process a passport with the regular fees, Ugx 250,000 and 2 working days for the Express Process at Ugx 400,000.