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Uganda - Renew Passport


Procedure

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  1. Obtain application form G from the passport control office or download if from this link: Application formand fill it correctly
  2. Get a Recommendation letter from a Professional known to the applicant, e.g, a teacher, Doctor Lawyer, Civil Servant. The covering letter should be addressed to the Passport Control Officer; Ministry of Internal Affairs; Kampala. Recommender must attach a photocopy of his/her National ID and sign on it
  3. Attach photocopies of the old passport, Pages 45 and 47.
  4. In the event you are making any changes, change of profession, names due to marital status, you will be required to attach the relevant legal proof of changes.
  5. Visit any URA revenue collection bank such as Bank of Africa, Diamond Trust Bank, Stanbic, Crane, Barclays, Orient etc and pay passport fees. The Passport costs Uganda Shillings UGX 250,000 for normal applications or UGX 400,000 for Express applications (UGX 250,000 for ordinary processing plus UGX 150,000 as Express Service fee), UGX 400,000 for Official Passports and UGX 500,000 for Diplomatic Passports. All fees are exclusive of bank charges which vary from bank to bank i.e. UGX 2200 to UGX 3000. Obtain the bank slip.
  6. If you have a profession or making changes in your profession, ensure to attach a photocopy of your academic transcript or certificate.
  7. Fill all the prepared documents in a manila file folder and visit the ministry of internal affairs or any passport control office or regional immigration office in your location.
  8. At the office present your documents in the manila file to the passport control officer at the passport section.
  9. The officer will verify the information you have presented and present you application for processing.
  10. Collect your passport in Person after ten working days (normal passport applications) or two (2) working days (for Express Passport Applications) from the point where you submitted the application, unless advised otherwise by an Immigration Officer. You will be required to present your Receiving Slip and identifications at the time of collecting your passport at the Passport Delivery Office.

Note:Application from Abroad are made at an of the Ugandan Embassies, call the same in advance to book an appoint as because deferent missions have got deferent protocol and If you would like the High Commission to send back your new passport by post, you must include a special delivery stamped addressed envelope.

Apply Online
Please follow the steps below to make the on-line passport application.

  1. Log into passport portal :online portal
  2. Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
  3. Answer simple security questions
  4. Complete the passport application form.Fill in the online form precise and clearly.
  5. Make payment for the renewal of passport using the selected payment method and Bank.
    • The modes payment are: Mobile money , Debit Card, Credit Card, Prepaid Debit Card, Airtel Money and Bank Agent. You should choose your preferred payment method and then pay.
    • Kindly note that payments via Debit/Credit/Prepaid Cards attract an extra 2.5% handling fee.
  6. Schedule appointment for a date of your convenience using the schedule appointment link on the home page.passport Link 1
  7. You should then print your filled application and three copies of the invoice to present to the DIRECTORATE of CITIZENSHIP and IMMIGRATION CONTROL department offices.
  8. The online application form will require the applicant to fill all the details. After you fill all the details you will then be asked to review the form and ascertain that the details therein are correct. If everything is okay then you should click continue for the final submission.

Visit immigration offices to complete application

  1. After printing the application and invoice you are required to visit Directorate of Citizenship and immigration control office in Kampala, or at Uganda High commission abroad for collection of fingerprints, digital photo and signature and also to drop required documents.
  2. You must appear in-person for digital photo and biometrics capture in Directorate of Citizenship and immigration control office in Kampala, or at Uganda High commission abroad.
  3. You must present the following documents to the Directorate of Citizenship and immigration control offices:
    • Recommendation letter from a Professional known to the applicant, e.g, a teacher, Doctor Lawyer, Civil Servant. The covering letter should be addressed to the Passport Control Officer; Ministry of Internal Affairs; Kampala.
    • Recommender must attach a photocopy of his/her National ID and sign on it.
    • Original and photocopies of the old passport, Pages 45 and 47.
    • In the event you are making any changes, change of profession, names due to marital status, you will be required to attach the relevant legal proof of changes.
    • If you have a profession or making changes in your profession, ensure to attach a photocopy of your academic transcript or certificate.
    • Proof of payment of prescribed renewal passport fees.
  4. After lodging the application the a new passport will be ready for collection at the Directorate of Citizenship and immigration control offices after 2 working days if express processing or 10 working days ordinary processing.
  5. You are required to bring proof of identification when collecting the passport. You can also track the application progress through your online account https://www.passports.go.ug. You will be contacted through phone text and/or email when to collect your passport.





  1. Visit Directorate of citizenship and Immigration departments website directorate website/and search for the application form G for a passport.Application form
  2. Fill the application Passport form G online.
  3. Scan and attach Recommendation letter from a Professional known to the applicant, e.g, a teacher, Doctor Lawyer, Civil Servant. The covering letter should be addressed to the Passport Control Officer; Ministry of Internal Affairs; Kampala.
  4. Recommender must attach a photocopy of his/her National ID and sign on it.
  5. Scan and attach photocopies of the old passport, Pages 45 and 47.
  6. In the event you are making any changes, change of profession, names due to marital status, you will be required to attach the relevant legal proof of changes.
  7. Print the application form and attach all the required original documents.
  8. Visit any URA revenue collection bank such as Bank of Africa, Diamond Trust Bank, Stanbic, Crane, Barclays, Orient etc and pay passport fees. The Passport costs Uganda Shillings UGX 250,000 for normal applications or UGX 400,000 for Express applications (UGX 250,000 for Ordinary processing plus UGX 150,000 as Express Service fee), UGX 400,000 for Official Passports and UGX 500,000 for Diplomatic Passports. All fees are exclusive of bank charges which vary from bank to bank i.e. UGX 2200 to UGX 3000.
  9. Attach a bank receipt on your printed application form and then #visit the directorate of citizenship and immigration officer with your printed application form and all the required document after you have made an appointment online.
  10. If you have a profession or making changes in your profession, ensure to attach a photocopy of your academic transcript or certificate.
  11. submit all your documents.
  12. Collect your passport in Person after ten working days (normal passport applications) or two (2) working days (for Express Passport Applications) from the point where you submitted the application, unless advised otherwise by an Immigration Officer.


Required Documents

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  • Filled application Form G
  • Recommendation letter
  • Copies of Old passport
  • Bank Slip ,Academic certificate
  • Legal prove in case of change in particular






Office Locations & Contacts

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Ministry of Works and Transport - Head Office,
Physical address: Plot 57-59, Jinja Road
Kampala, Uganda
P.O. Box 7174,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 320 101 br> Email:mowt@works.go.ug
Website: Link

Uganda Revenue Authority - Head Office,
Physical address: Plot M193/M194,
Nakawa Industrial Area
Kampala, Uganda
P.O. Box 7279,
Kampala, Uganda
Toll Free Number: (256) 800117000
Email:info@ura.go.ug
Website: Link



Eligibility

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  • All Ugandan citizen that have passport are eligible to renew their passports.




Fees

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  • Ordinary passport cost 250,000 shs
  • Express service at 150,000 shs
  • Official/service passport cost 400,000 shs
  • Diplomatic passport cost 500,000 shs
  • Certification of passports 30,000 shs
  • Courier service for applicants abroad 10,000 shs



Validity

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  • Passports are valid for 10 years, in which they are subjected for renewal at the end of their validity period.




Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.    




Processing Time

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  • 10 working days normal application
  • 2 working days for express service




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Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
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Instructions

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  • Obtain all the required documents and visit the passport office in your locality to make to submit your application in case you are applying from abroad make sure to book an appoint with the Ugandan embassy in you region before you visit them, you can enquire at the time of booking your appointment their protocol and how you should submit your application.Please avoid the use of middle men when you are making your application.




Required Information

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  • Applicant’s details
  • Residential Address
  • Details of Origin
  • Citizenship details
  • Spouse details
  • Parent’s details
  • Next of Kin Contacts





Need for the Document

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  • It is mandatory to renew your passport when or before it expires to maintain it active, expired passport are not accepted when you want to make international travels




Information which might help

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  • You can renew your passport 6 months before its official




Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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  • Passports can be used as prove of Identity





External Links

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Others

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More information which might help people.




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