Uganda - Apply for Certificate of Identity

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Procedure

Certificates of identity are issued to Ugandans and non-Ugandans who cannot readily access Travel documents in emergency situations

HOW TO APPLY

1. Visit the Ministry of Internal Affairs; Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration offices in Uganda or embassy/high commission of Uganda near you with all the required documents and the recommended application fees
2. Request for the application forms, link forms A and B A B
3. Read through the instruction carefully and fill the application forms correctly, pay the application fees and attach all the required documents and submit them to the attending officer

   NOTE : 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 Work ID and countersign
5. The attending officer will verify and process all the documents and if all the information are in order you will be issued with your certificate

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Required Documents

• Fill forms A and B
• Attach 2 passport size photos
• Attach covering letter from Area Lc 1
• In the case of applications by non-nationals, applicant should justify why he/she doesn'thave or can't obtain your national travel document
• Pay UGX 40,000 Uganda Shillings
• Expired Certificate of Identity or copy of expired travel document

Office Locations & Contacts

Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration control - Head Office,
Ministry of Interior
Plot 75, Jinja Road P. O. Box 7165 / 7191, Kampala - Uganda
Telephone contact: + 256 414 595 945
Fax: +256 414 348 707
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

• Ugandans and non-Ugandans who cannot readily access Travel documents in emergency situations.

Fees

• Application fee of 30,000/ (Uganda shillings) in Uganda
  
• Consult the embassy/high commission if applying from abroad Uganda Embassy

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Form 20A
Form 20B

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Instructions

• Obtain and fill in application forms A and B.
• Submit form along with the covering letter from Local Council 1.
• For non-nationals you will need to justify why you cannot obtain a travel document.
• You will also need to attach two passport sized photos to your application.
• Pay the application fee.

Required Information

• Names of the applicant
• Date of birth of the applicant
• Place of birth of the applicant
• Professional of the applicant
• Residential address of the applicant
• Telephone NO /email address of the applicant
• Husband full names
• Date and place of marriage

Need for the Document

• Certificates of identity are documents issued to Ugandans and non Ugandans who cannot readily access Travel documents during emergency situations.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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