Uganda - Obtain a Certificate of Permanent Residence

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Procedure

1. Applicant to be granted a certificate of permanent residence must be registered at the Directorate of Citizenship and migration.
2. Applicant must fill the form and attach documents which show ten (10) years of legal and uninterrupted residence which shall entitle that person to remain in Uganda for such period as is stipulated in the certificate.
3. Submit the application form with the attached documents to the officer at the directorate of citizenship and migration.
4. The directorate of citizenship and immigration shall review the application submitted and prove that the applicant:-
   • has contributed to the socioeconomic or intellectual development of Uganda;
   • has continuously lived legally in Uganda for ten years;
   • is of good character and of proven integrity;
   • has not defaulted in the payment of any taxes required to be paid by him or her; and
   • has no criminal antecedents in Uganda or outside Uganda; and (in addition to the above)is not a bankrupt or destitute; or
   • he or she is legally married to a Ugandan citizen and there is a subsisting marriage of three years or such other period as may be prescribed.
5. If the board is satisfied with the documents and requirements, a certificate of permanent residence may be granted to the applicant which shall entitle that person to remain in Uganda for such period as is stipulated in the certificate.

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Required Documents

• 3 passport size photos
• Copy of passport
• Copy of spouse
• Covering letter
• Fill form
• LC1 recommendation letter
• Marriage certificate copy ( at least 3yrs )
• Medical report
• Proof of ownership of property ( if any )
• Covering letter from applicant
• Proof of contribution to socio-economic/intellectual development of Uganda

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

• Any Uganda citizen who acquires the citizenship of another country shall be eligible on application for the grant of a certificate of permanent residence
• Any Foreigner who is legally married to a Ugandan citizen and there is a subsisting marriage of three years or such other period as may be prescribed OR Any foreigner who stays in the Uganda illegally, if:

1. regulations of Uganda law require personal appearance of a foreigner before a Ugandan public authority;
2. exceptional personal situation of a foreigner requires his/her presence in the Republic of Uganda;
3. if it is required by the interest of the republic of Uganda;

Fees

• Application Fees: 500 USD
• License Fee: 700 USD

Validity

Validity: One-off time

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

Cover Letter for CR of Spouse

Applicant’s Name:

Address:

State, Country:

Date:

Secretary National Citizenship & immigration Board

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Kampala

Subject: Request for Certificate of Residence

Dear Sir,

It is stated that I have been living at the above stated address in Uganda since (Month & year) as a house wife. My husband, (name of spouse) holding Uganda ID # (number) has been a citizen of the esteemed country since (Month & year). My stay here onwards will not be temporary as my spouse runs his business and our children have been consistently engaged in their studies here.

I request you to grant me a Certificate of Residence in lieu of my current state. It would be an honor to be considered as a residence of the Republic of Uganda.

Further to this, list of required documents provided with the application is as follows:

1. Passport Bio Data Page
2. Police Report from Interpol
3. Marriage Certificate
4. Passport Bio Data Page of my Ugandan Spouse
5. LC1 Recommendation Letter
6. Medical Report
7. Photograph
8. Consent from Ugandan Spouse
   
   

Thank you in anticipation

Sincerely

(Signature)

Processing Time

Maximum Processing Time: 1 Month

Related Videos

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Instructions

Purpose of the certificate is to provide legal residence and employment/investment in Uganda.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

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Information which might help

• The board may cancel any certificate of permanent residence obtained , if it is proved that the holder of the certificate conducted a marriage of convenience for the sole purpose of acquiring a certificate of permanent residence.
• The board may revoke any certificate issued under this section upon a finding that—

1. the person holding the certificate has violated the terms of the certificate of permanent residence;
2. the person holding the certificate has violated any of the provisions of this Act;
3. the person has become a prohibited immigrant or
4. the person has become an undesirable immigrant.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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