What is a Certificate Of Residence?
The Uganda Certificate of Residence (COR) is an official document issued by the Ugandan government to non-citizens who have been legally residing in Uganda for at least 5 to 10 years.
The certificate is issued by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, which is responsible for regulating the entry, residence, and exit of non-citizens in Uganda.
Requirements For Certificate Of Residence In Uganda
A document showing that you have the permission of the local authorities to reside in the country where you are applying – for example, a residence permit (this is not required if you live in the EU)
Proof of your current address
Proof that you have Dutch nationality. This may be any one of the following documents:
A Dutch passport
A Dutch national identity card
A certificate of Dutch nationality
How much does it cost to get a certificate of residence in Uganda?
For an application due to a long-term stay, the fees are as follows: UGX 4,000 for a 5-year Certificate of Residence.
UGX 3,500 for a 10-year Certificate of Residence.
Can a foreigner live in Uganda?
Uganda is a multilingual country, with English and Swahili as its official languages. The country also has a rich, welcoming culture, making it easy for ex-pats to settle in.
Most visits to Uganda are also trouble-free. Despite terrorist threats, there have been no major attacks since 2010.