Who can apply?
The applicant must remain outside Uganda until the Entry Authorization letter is approved and then on receipt of approval, request a visa to enter Uganda
Categories of the Work Visa in Uganda (Entry-Permit)
- Class A – Diplomatic Service
- Class A2 – Government Contracts
- Class B1 – Agriculture
- Class C1 – Mining
- Class D – Business and Trade
- Class E – Manufacturing – Individuals who intend to engage, whether alone or in partnership, in a specific manufacturing business in Uganda
- Class F – Professionals – Individuals who already belong to a prescribed profession and are looking to practice said profession within Uganda
- Class G1 – Missionaries and Volunteer NGO Workers – Individuals who belong to a missionary society and whose presence is beneficial to the country
- Class G2 – Expatriate Employees – Individuals who received an employment contract from a Uganda Company
- Class H – Retirement/Ordinary Residents
Documentation – What will I need to apply?
- A certified copy of the bio-data page of your passport
- Recent passport photo in color
- A comprehensive, detailed cover letter explaining the reason for the request for special pass and duration of stay
- Copy of contract (Class A2)
- Valid Police Clearance Certificate (B1, C1, D, E, F, G1, G2, H)
- Note: Support letter from relevant ministry or department may be required, depending on category
- Further list of requirements under each category will be provided by your IBN Consultant
Steps to approval:
To apply for a Business or Tourist Permit, get in touch with one of our immigration specialists to get started.
- To apply for the Special Pass, get in touch with one of our immigration specialists to get started.
- Contact your IBN Immigration consultant, who will advise you on the requirements.
- Collate your documentation and share with your consultant for review.
- Your completed application pack will go through an in-house quality check.
- Your consultant is then ready to submit your application to the relevant immigration authority.
Duration – How long will my permit be valid?
- It takes approximately 10 -15 days to obtain an approval of the authorization letter
- Permits can be requested for duration between 6 months to 36 months maximum
Renewals
- Renewals of permits are fairly simple, as only proof of the companies training of Ugandan nationals, list of local employees and motivational letter for renewal is needed from the Company.
- Individual will need to show valid permit and personal bank statements
- Renewals of permit application are conducted in-country.
Cost
Application fees differ according to duration and renewal.
Please contact your IBN Immigration Solutions consultant to confirm your work permit processing fees.
Can my dependents accompany me on this permit?
Dependents may accompany the work permit holder by applying for a study permit or dependent’s pass.
Will this permit allow for a path to permanent residence?
This may offer a path to Certificate of Residence (issued generally for 5 years), to individuals who have continuously resided in Uganda for a minimum of 10 years, is married to a Ugandan Citizen or had former Uganda Citizenship