Requirements For An Express Passport In Uganda

Requirements For An Express Passport In Uganda

The definition of expediting is to make a process happen sooner or faster. Through this option, the application process to apply for a new passport, renewal of an expired passport or other passport related matters is shortened.

The estimated processing time is 6 to 8 weeks when expedited through the post office.

Requirements For An Express Passport In Uganda

Step 1

Applicant should obtain Passport application Form G and any other information from the nearest Immigration Office or download on the Immigration website: www.immigration.go.ug

Step 2.

Fill in the form in clear handwriting

Step 3

The applicant should then visit any URA revenue collection bank such as Bank of Africa, Diamond Trust Bank, Stanbic, Crane, Barclays, Orient etc and pay passport fees.

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 UGX 400,000), 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.

Step 4

You will be issued with a bank receipt which you will attach on your application.

Step 5

File your documents in a manila file folder and present them IN PERSON to the receiving officers at the Passport Receiving Section at the Ministry of Internal Affairs or your nearest Passport Control Office or the Regional Immigration Office.

A receiving Slip will be issued to you indicating your receiving code and file number.

Warning: Avoid Middlemen or Kayungirizi. Applications submitted by Middlemen will not be accepted/received.

Step 6

Collect your passport in Person after ten working days (normal passport applications) or two (2) working days (for Express Passport Applications) from the point where you submitted the application, unless advised otherwise by an Immigration Officer.

You will be required to present your Receiving Slip and identifications at the time of collecting your passport at the Passport Delivery Office.

How long does it take for an express passport in Uganda?

Collect your passport in Person after ten working days (normal passport applications) or two (2)working days (for Express Passport Applications) from the point where you submitted the application, unless advised otherwise by an Immigration Officer.

How do I apply for an express passport in Uganda?

GUIDELINES FOR PROCESSING ONLINE e-PASSPORT APPLICATION FOR UGANDANS LIVING ABROAD

Navigate to the passport portal: www.passports.go.ug.

Click the Start New Application link to start a new application.

Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.

Answer simple security questions.