How To Get Permanent Residency In Uganda

What Is Permanent Residency?

Permanent residency is a person’s legal resident status in a country or territory of which such person is not a citizen but where they have the right to reside on a permanent basis. This is usually for a permanent period; a person with such legal status is known as a permanent resident.

How To Get Permanent Residency In Uganda?

Uganda – Obtain a Certificate of Permanent Residence

Has contributed to the socioeconomic or intellectual development of Uganda;

Has continuously lived legally in Uganda for ten years;

Is of good character and of proven integrity;

Has not defaulted in the payment of any taxes required to be paid by him or her; and.

How Much Is Residence Permit In Uganda?

Issuance of a Certificate of Residence for 15 years at a cost of UGX 13405430.50.

Does Uganda Give Citizenship?

Ugandan Citizenship is obtained on the following grounds by Birth, Registration, Naturalization. Details on acquisition of Ugandan citizenship, steps for application, requirements and fees can be found below: Citizenship by Registration. Citizenship By Naturalisation.

How Can I Get Uganda Nationality?

According to the new bill, non-Ugandans seeking Ugandan citizenship are required to prove residency of over 20 years in Uganda and a continuous presence in the country for the 24 months preceding their application. An applicant must also have knowledge of either English or Swahili.

How Much Is Work Permit In Uganda For Foreigners?

Work permit class G2 & class D are required to pay an application fee of UGX 5745184.50. This government fee is non-refundable upon rejection of the application.

How Long Does It Take To Get A Work Permit In Uganda?

Typically, the procedure of work permit issuance for citizens in Uganda takes 1 month.

How Can A Foreigner Become A Citizen Of Uganda?

Under the application form the applicant states that they have resided in Uganda for a continuous period of 24 months immediately prior to the date of application and that they have resided in Uganda for periods amounting to not less than 20 years.

How Long Does A Work Permit Take To Process In Uganda?

All visas, permits and passes are approved within two (2) to three (3) working days, except in special circumstances where more documents and/or verification may be required. However, applicants are advised to apply at least five (5) working days before their intended date of travel.