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Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control (Fees) Regulations

Statutory Instrument 12 of 2021 Current version · as at 22 February 2021
Enacted2021
Commenced22 February 2021
Last amended—
Point-in-time consolidation · as at 22 February 2021. This page may not reflect amendments made after that date. Confirm the current position against the latest Uganda Gazette before relying on it.

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Jurisdiction
Uganda
Type
Principal Legislation
Status
In force
Language
English

Full text of the Act

2 parts · 7 sections

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Uganda

Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control (Fees) Regulations

Commenced on 22 February 2021

[This is the version of this document at 22 February 2021.]

Part 1

1. Passports
(a)

Diplomatic passport Shs 500,000/=

(b)

Service passport Shs 400,000/=

(c)

Ordinary passport (48 pages) Shs 250,000/=

(d)

Ordinary passport (64 pages) Shs 350,000/=

(e)

Conventional Travel Documents Shs 220,000/= (CTDs)

(f)

Fee for express processing of Shs 150,000/= passport

(g)

Courier fee for sending passport to Shs 10,000/= person outside Uganda

(h)

Fee for certification of passport Shs 30,000/=

(i)

Fine for lost passport Shs 100,000/=

(j)

Mutilated passport Shs 100,000/=

Section analysis Source-linked statutory analysis Source linked
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What this section does
Governing rule

This section states the governing statutory rule for “Passports”.

“(a) Diplomatic passport Shs 500,000/=”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Passports”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (a) Diplomatic passport Shs 500,000/=
  2. (b) Service passport Shs 400,000/=
  3. (c) Ordinary passport (48 pages) Shs 250,000/=
  4. (d) Ordinary passport (64 pages) Shs 350,000/=
  5. (e) Conventional Travel Documents Shs 220,000/= (CTDs)
  6. (f) Fee for express processing of Shs 150,000/= passport
  7. (g) Courier fee for sending passport to Shs 10,000/= person outside Uganda
  8. (h) Fee for certification of passport Shs 30,000/=

2 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
2. Visa fees
(a)

Single entry visa US$ 50

(b)

Single East African tourist visa US$ 100

(c)

Multiple entry visa-

(i)

6-12 months; US$ 100

(ii)

24 months; US$ 150

(iii)

36 months. US$ 200

(d)

Visa on arrival transaction charge US$ 5

Section analysis Source-linked statutory analysis Source linked
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What this section does
Governing rule

This section states the governing statutory rule for “Visa fees”.

“(a) Single entry visa US$ 50”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Visa fees”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (a) Single entry visa US$ 50
  2. (b) Single East African tourist visa US$ 100
  3. (c) Multiple entry visa-
  4. (i) 6-12 months; US$ 100
  5. (ii) 24 months; US$ 150
  6. (iii) 36 months. US$ 200
  7. (d) Visa on arrival transaction charge US$ 5
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
3. Certificate of residence
(a)

5 years US$ 4000

(b)

10 years US$ 3500

(c)

15 years US$ 3500

(d)

For Life US$ 3000

(e)

Due to marriage to a Ugandan US$ 2000

(f)

Former Ugandan (for life) US$ 200

(g)

Processing fee (non refundable) US$ 200 for Certificate of residence (not applicable to former Ugandans)

Section analysis Source-linked statutory analysis Source linked
Approved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule

This section states the governing statutory rule for “Certificate of residence”.

“(a) 5 years US$ 4000”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Certificate of residence”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (a) 5 years US$ 4000
  2. (b) 10 years US$ 3500
  3. (c) 15 years US$ 3500
  4. (d) For Life US$ 3000
  5. (e) Due to marriage to a Ugandan US$ 2000
  6. (f) Former Ugandan (for life) US$ 200
  7. (g) Processing fee (non refundable) US$ 200 for Certificate of residence (not applicable to former Ugandans)
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
4. Passes
(a)

Student pass US$ 100

(b)

Special pass (3 months) US$ 400

(c)

Special pass extension (2 months) US$ 300

(d)

Intern or research pass US$ 700

(e)

Dependant pass: spouse US$ 350

(f)

Dependant pass: child US$ 200

(g)

Dependant pass: other US$ 1000

Section analysis Source-linked statutory analysis Source linked
Approved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule

This section states the governing statutory rule for “Passes”.

“(a) Student pass US$ 100”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Passes”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (a) Student pass US$ 100
  2. (b) Special pass (3 months) US$ 400
  3. (c) Special pass extension (2 months) US$ 300
  4. (d) Intern or research pass US$ 700
  5. (e) Dependant pass: spouse US$ 350
  6. (f) Dependant pass: child US$ 200
  7. (g) Dependant pass: other US$ 1000
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
5. Citizenship
(a)

Citizenship application processing US$ 200 fee (not applicable to former Ugandans and citizenship by naturalization)

(b)

Citizenship by registration-

(i)

long or lawful stay; US$ 5000

(ii)

citizenship by marriage to a US$ 3000 Ugandan;

(iii)

spouses to registered citizens. US$ 5000

(c)

Citizenship by naturalization Shs 100,000/=

(d)

Dual citizenship-

(i)

dual citizenship by Ugandans in US$ 200 the diaspora;

(ii)

dual citizenship-non Ugandan. US$ 5000

(e)

Ugandan registering an adopted US$ 500 foreign child

(f)

Replacement of citizenship certificate by-

(i)

Naturalization; US$ 30

(ii)

Registration: US$ 500

(iii)

Dual-non Ugandan; US$ 500

(iv)

Dual-former Ugandan. US$ 50

Section analysis Source-linked statutory analysis Source linked
Approved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule

This section states the governing statutory rule for “Citizenship”.

“(a) Citizenship application processing US$ 200 fee (not applicable to former Ugandans and citizenship by naturalization)”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Citizenship”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (a) Citizenship application processing US$ 200 fee (not applicable to former Ugandans and citizenship by naturalization)
  2. (b) Citizenship by registration-
  3. (i) long or lawful stay; US$ 5000
  4. (ii) citizenship by marriage to a US$ 3000 Ugandan;
  5. (iii) spouses to registered citizens. US$ 5000
  6. (c) Citizenship by naturalization Shs 100,000/=
  7. (d) Dual citizenship-
  8. (i) dual citizenship by Ugandans in US$ 200 the diaspora;

7 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
6. Other fees
(a)

Appeal fee US$ 500

(b)

Illegal stay (per day) US$ 20

(c)

Certification fee (per copy) Shs 50,000/=

(d)

Replacement of entry permit or US$ 300 certificate of residence and pass

(e)

Review of pass, work permit, US$ 200 certificate of residence and citizenship application

(f)

Airlines or carriers fines for US$ 3000 inadmissible passengers

(g)

Certificate of identity Shs 40,000/=

(h)

Temporary movement permit Shs 10,000/=

Section analysis Source-linked statutory analysis Source linked
Approved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule

This section states the governing statutory rule for “Other fees”.

“(a) Appeal fee US$ 500”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Other fees”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (a) Appeal fee US$ 500
  2. (b) Illegal stay (per day) US$ 20
  3. (c) Certification fee (per copy) Shs 50,000/=
  4. (d) Replacement of entry permit or US$ 300 certificate of residence and pass
  5. (e) Review of pass, work permit, US$ 200 certificate of residence and citizenship application
  6. (f) Airlines or carriers fines for US$ 3000 inadmissible passengers
  7. (g) Certificate of identity Shs 40,000/=
  8. (h) Temporary movement permit Shs 10,000/=
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history

Part II

7. Tanzania

Citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania, irrespective of class of entry permit US$ 1550

Section analysis Source-linked statutory analysis Source linked
Approved statute annotation. Statutory quotations are matched to this consolidation and judicial passages are linked to judgments. Check the primary sources alongside this analysis.
What this section does
Governing rule

This section states the governing statutory rule for “Tanzania”.

“Citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania, irrespective of class of entry permit US$ 1550”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

Use this section as the starting statutory rule for “Tanzania”, together with the linked provisions and current consolidation.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

0

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history

Original Laws of Uganda consolidation (as at 22 February 2021) — public-domain legislation, consolidated by ULII / Laws.Africa (CC BY 4.0). This is a point-in-time text and may not reflect later amendments; confirm against the latest Uganda Gazette before relying on it.