Travel & Immigration

Visas, Work Permits
& Immigration, Uganda

Uganda no longer issues visas on arrival. We manage e-visa applications, work permit processing for your expatriate team, police clearance and VIP facilitation at Entebbe International Airport.

USD 50Tourist e-Visa
USD 2,500 +Class G Work Permit/yr
10–14Days Police Clearance
The Uganda Immigration Landscape

Uganda's e-visa system is mandatory and the details matter

Since 2016, Uganda has operated a fully digital visa system through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC). All visas must be applied for in advance at visas.immigration.go.ug. There is no visa on arrival for most nationalities.

Work permits are managed separately by the Work Permits Committee and involve Ministry of Internal Affairs approval. Class G (expatriate employee) permits cost USD 2,500 per year and require a company already registered in Uganda. We sequence your company registration and work permit application to avoid operational gaps.

Travel and immigration concierge services Uganda
What's Included

Immigration services end-to-end

Uganda E-Visa Applications

We prepare and submit tourist, business and transit visa applications on your behalf, including document checklists tailored to your nationality and travel history.

Work Permit Processing

Full Class G (expatriate employee) and Class M (investor/director) permit applications, including Ministry of Internal Affairs filing, supporting documentation and follow-up with the Work Permits Committee.

East African Tourist Visa

The shared Uganda–Kenya–Rwanda tourist visa (USD 100) allows multi-country travel. We advise which nationalities qualify and manage the joint application process.

Police Clearance Certificates

Uganda Police clearance from the Criminal Investigations Directorate, CID headquarters. Fee: UGX 79,000. Processing: 10–14 working days. No expedited option exists — we apply early in your timeline.

Passport Facilitation

Ugandan passport applications and renewals through the Directorate of Citizenship. Standard passport: UGX 250,000. East African e-Passport: UGX 320,000. Express service where available.

VIP Airport Facilitation

Private meet-and-greet at Entebbe International Airport. Fast-track immigration and customs, dedicated porter, and transfer to Kampala in our executive vehicle fleet.

Dependent Passes

Spousal and children's dependent passes linked to the primary work permit holder. We manage the family's immigration timeline to align with school start dates and housing move-in.

Permit Renewals

Work permits must be renewed annually. We track expiry dates and initiate renewal 60–90 days before lapse, avoiding illegal overstay and operational disruption.

Yellow Fever & Health Compliance

A valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. We brief all travellers and can arrange vaccination appointments in Kampala for those entering from non-endemic countries via Uganda.

Current Fees & Timelines

Uganda immigration at a glance

Tourist Visa (Single)
USD 50
Valid 90 days. Applied via visas.immigration.go.ug. Processing 2–5 business days.
Multiple-Entry Visa
USD 100 +
6 or 12-month validity. Required for frequent business travel.
Class G Work Permit
USD 2,500 +/yr
Most common for expatriate employees. Requires Uganda-registered employer.
Police Clearance
UGX 79,000 +
10–14 working days. CID headquarters, Naguru, Kampala. No expedite option.
Work Permit Classes

Uganda work permit categories and fees

Class Category Annual Fee Notes
Class G Expatriate Employee USD 2,500 Most common. Employee of Uganda-registered company.
Class M Investor / Director USD 3,000 Investor or company director. UIA investment licence advised.
Class H Self-Employed Professional USD 2,000 Consultants, independent practitioners.
Class K Researcher / Academic USD 800 University-affiliated or NGO research.
Class I Religious Worker USD 500 Accredited church or faith organisation sponsor required.
Dependent Pass Spouse / Children USD 300 Linked to primary permit holder. Renewed annually.

Fees are set by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and are subject to change. All fees are paid in USD to the Immigration Department.

Our Process

How we manage your immigration

01

Visa & Permit Strategy

Free consultation to map the correct visa class, permit type and sequencing. For investor-directors we often recommend a Class M permit over a Class G to allow broader business activity and future-proof the arrangement.

02

Document Preparation

We provide precise document checklists for each permit class: passport copies, educational certificates, employment contracts, medical report, Yellow Fever certificate, two passport photographs (white background). Foreign documents require notarisation.

03

Application Filing

We lodge applications through the DCIC's work permit committee and manage all follow-up. For e-visas, we complete the online application, upload all documents and receive the electronic visa on your behalf.

04

Airport Arrival Coordination

For VIP arrivals, our representative meets you airside at Entebbe. We coordinate with ground handling agents for baggage, customs declarations and VVIP lounge access where applicable.

05

Ongoing Status Monitoring

We maintain a live tracker of all permit expiry dates for your team. Renewals are initiated 90 days before lapse. We also monitor policy changes from DCIC that affect your status and advise proactively.

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