Requirements For A Passport In Uganda

What is A Passport?

A passport is an official travel document issued by a government that contains a person’s identity.

A person with a passport can travel to and from foreign countries more easily and access consular assistance. A passport certifies the personal identity and nationality of its holder.

Requirements For A Passport In Uganda

National ID or National Identification Number.

Recommendation Letter and Recommender National ID.

Documents supporting your profession (if applicable)

How long does it take to get a Ugandan passport?

It takes 10 working days to process a passport with the regular fees, Ugx 250,000, and 2 working

days for the Express Process at Ugx 400,000.

What are the latest Ugandan passports?

Ugandan machine-readable passports will no longer be valid for international travel after April 4,

2022, and will be replaced by international East African e-passports.

What are the different types of passports issued in Uganda?

The Passport Regulations provide for three (3) types of Passports i.e. Diplomatic, Official, and Ordinary.