How To Check For Passport Status In Uganda

What Is Passport Status?

Uganda passports are passports issued to citizens and nationals of the Uganda. They are issued exclusively by the Uganda Department of State. Besides passports, limited use passport cards are issued by the same government agency subject to the same requirements. 

How To Check For Passport Status In Uganda

You can check the status of your passport application on the State Department’s website status updates are typically available 14 days after you apply or renew your passport. Your application status will be listed as “Not Found,” “In Process,” “Approved,” or “Mailed.” There, you can also sign up for automatic email updates by entering your email address.

How Do You Find Out If Your Passport Has Been Processed?

Check Online

Access the Online Passport Status System to check your application status. You may not be able to get a status update for 2 weeks after you apply or renew. During these weeks, your application and supporting documents are safely on their way to us.

How Do You Know If Your Passport Is Suspended?

If you need to verify whether your Uganda passport has been cancelled or revoked, contact the State Department by calling the National Passport Information Center.

How Soon Can You Check Passport Status?

To be able to check the status for your passport application, it will take 7-10 business days after which it will be trackable online. Automatic updates can also be received on your application status by providing email address after finding your due application in the Online Passport Status System.

How Long Does It Take To Get A Passport 2021?

When a normal application is filed, the passport is issued to the applicant within 30-45 days while if the application is made under the Tatkaal mode, the passport is issued within 7-14 days.

How Long Will It Take To Get My Passport Renewed?

An Post passport postal service

You should use Passport Online if you have travel plans within the next 3 months. The current estimated turnaround time is 8 weeks but this is not a service guarantee and you should not book flights until you have your passport.

How Many Days Does It Take For Passport After Police Verification?

Within 3 days
The Passport Office will dispatch the passport to you within 3 days after receiving a “Recommendatory” Police Verification Report (PVR) from the concerned police station for normal applications.

What Documents Are Needed For Passport?

Required Documents

  • Original Bank Paid Fee Challan (receipt) of prescribed fee.
  • Original Valid CNIC/NICOP with a photocopy.
  • Previous Passport in original with its photocopy, (if issued).
  • NOC in case of a Government Servant.
  • Foreign Passport along with its photocopy, for Dual-Nationals only.

How Long Does It Take To Get A New Passport Online?

Around 10 working days
Online renewals take around 10 working days to process. If you are applying by post, you should allow at least 8 weeks for your application to be processed (not including postage times).

What Are The Stages Of Passport Application?

The Uganda Passport Application Process

  • Step 1: Fill Out the Official Application.
  • Step 2: Proof of Citizenship or Naturalization.
  • Step 3: Submit Identification.
  • Step 4: Submit Photocopied Evidence.
  • Step 5: Provide a Picture: Passport Photo Requirements.
  • Step 6: Pay the Passport Application Fee.

How Do I Get My Passport Renewed?

Steps to complete the service

  1. Login to Absher portal.
  2. Go to ‘My Services’
  3. Select ‘Passports’
  4. Select ‘Renew Saudi Passport’
  5. Select the name of the person whose passport you want to renew.
  6. Complete the required information.
  7. Pay the required fees.

How Do I Renew My Expired Passport?

Requirements for Renewal of Passport

  1. Confirmed Online Appointment.
  2. Accomplished Application Form.
  3. Personal appearance.
  4. Current ePassport with photocopy of data page.
  5. Original PSA authenticated documents that will support the change of name. Marriage Contract. Annotated Birth Certificate.

What Is The Cost Of Making Passport?

Ugx 1,500

Sr. No.Service RequiredApplication Fee
1Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (36 pages) of 10 years validity.Ugx 1,500
2Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (60 pages) of 10 years validity.Ugx 2,000