What is Dual Citizenship?
Multiple/dual citizenships is a legal status in which a person is concurrently regarded as a national or citizen of more than one country under the laws of those countries.
Conceptually, citizenship is focused on the internal political life of the country and nationality is a matter of international dealings.
Requirements For Dual Citizenship In Uganda
A statutory declaration stating that he or she is a citizen of Uganda only where the person is a
citizen of Uganda and another country, a declaration of renunciation of the Citizenship of the third country evidence that the applicant is of or above eighteen years of age.
How do I get dual citizenship in Uganda?
For an Indigenous Ugandan; All applications are submitted online at the e-Immigration Portal.
For a Non-Ugandan; All applications are submitted online at the e-Immigration Portal.
Who Cannot apply for dual citizenship in Uganda?
Under section 19C, a person applying for dual citizenship shall, before being registered, satisfy the Board that they: are not engaged in espionage against Uganda;
have not served in the voluntary service of the armed forces or security forces of a country hostile to or at war with Uganda; and have not attempted to.
How much does it cost to get dual citizenship in Uganda?
Fees: Non Refundable cost UGX 200. Application fee upon approval is UGX 5,000.