What are the Documents needed for Common Visas?
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All foreign nationals intending to visit or work in Uganda must ensure that they are in possession of the relevant visa / work permit. The requirements for the common visa categories are listed below.

Regular G1

  • Copy of the passport (bio-data page)
  • Copy of recent passport size photo graph
  • Clearance letter from Interpol or home country
  • Appointment letter from the organization
  • Covering letter from the organization
  • Certified copy of Qualifications
  • Recommendation Letter from NGO Bureau

Oil/ Gas G2

  • Recent Passport-size Photograph
  • Covering letter from the organization
  • Clearance letter from Interpol or home country
  • Copy of the passport (bio-data page)
  • Appointment letter from the organization
  • Income Tax clearance of the organization
  • Certified copy of Qualifications

Special Pass under Company

  • Passport Copy (Bio data page)
  • Recent Passport-size Photograph
  • Covering letter explaining reason for special pass, documents to support official status and duration of stay

Special Pass for individual

  • Covering letter explaining reason for special pass, documents to support stated reason and duration of stay
  • Recent Passport-size Photograph
  • Passport Copy (Bio data page)

Tourist Visa

  • A letter stating reason for transit and country of destination (Transit)
  • Return Ticket (Tourism)
  • Cover letter detailing the purpose of visit (Other)
  • Recent Passport-size Photograph (All)
  • Passport bio-data page (with validity of at least 6 months)) (All)
  • Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever) (All)
  • Recommendation letter
  • Police Clearance

Note: Applications for a recommendation of suitability and work permit from the PAU and Department of Citizenship and Immigration Control must be supported amongst others by a Certificate of Good Conduct. Click here to learn more about documents needed to obtain a certificate of good conduct in Uganda.