Requirements For Dual Citizenship In Uganda

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.