Requirements For Certificate Of Residence In Uganda

Requirements For Certificate Of Residence In Uganda

certificate of residence allows you to prove your place of residence abroad. You need this document: in connection with various tax and social security contributions.

Requirements For Certificate Of Residence In Uganda

Procedure

Applicant to be granted a certificate of permanent residence must be registered at the Directorate of Citizenship and migration.

Applicant must fill the form and attach documents which show ten (10) years of legal and uninterrupted residence which shall entitle that person to remain in Uganda for such period as is stipulated in the certificate.

Submit the application form with the attached documents to the officer at the directorate of citizenship and migration.

The directorate of citizenship and immigration shall review the application submitted and prove that the applicant:-

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

has no criminal antecedents in Uganda or outside Uganda; and (in addition to the above)is not a bankrupt or destitute; or

he or she is legally married to a Ugandan citizen and there is a subsisting marriage of three years or such other period as may be prescribed.

If the board is satisfied with the documents and requirements, a certificate of permanent residence may be granted to the applicant which shall entitle that person to remain in Uganda for such period as is stipulated in the certificate.

Required Documents

3 passport size photos

Copy of passport

Copy of spouse

Covering letter

Fill form

LC1 recommendation letter

Marriage certificate copy ( at least 3yrs )

Medical report

Proof of ownership of property ( if any )

Covering letter from applicant

Proof of contribution to socio-economic/intellectual development of Uganda

Office Locations & Contacts

Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control
Head Office
Head Office, Plot 75 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 7165 / 7191 Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 595945
Email Address: info@mia.go.ug Email this Agency

How much is a residence permit in Uganda?

Migration and Consular fees

Migration Fees
Residence/Work permit in connection with family links for persons who have not attained the age of 18370 000 UGX
Resident permit for purposes of studies550 000 UGX
Residence permit for purposes of work840 000 UGX
Residence permit for visit (adults/minors)550000/270000 UGX