How to Apply: Uganda Passport Online Application. The Uganda Passport serves as a travel document issued to Ugandan citizens for the purpose of traveling abroad.
What are the Required Documents – Ordinary:
- National ID or National Identification Number
- Recommendation Letter and Recommender National ID
- Documents supporting your profession (if applicable)
Required Documents – Minors:
- Birth Certificate
- Parents NID
- Parents Passports
- Letter of consent from Parents
- If child is adopted, attach adoption order from High Court of Uganda.
Procedure For Passport Application
Please follow the following steps to make an online passport application:
Step 1: Navigate to the passport portal.
Step 2: Click the “Start New Application” link to start a new application.
Step 3: Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
Step 4: Answer simple security questions.
Step 5: Complete the passport application form.
Step 6: Print the Passport Application Payment Advice Form.
Step 7: Make payments for the selected type of passport using the selected payment method.
Step 8: Schedule an appointment for a date of your convenience using the “Schedule Appointment” link on the home page.
Step 9: Print the Passport Application Appointment Form.
Step 10: Report to the selected passport center with the passport appointment form and the appropriate application requirements displayed on the website for enrollment.
Applicant’s Responsibility
Passport Applicant is advised to fill the passport application form truthfully, completely, correct and provide valid & accurate information and documentation.
Processing Times
Processing times for passport totally depends on the information provided and additional checks of the information is done by competent authorities.
Refund Policy
– Refund of Passport Application Fee
– Fee once paid for passport application is not refundable.
Important:
Applicants are requested not to make any bookings or purchase of tickets or any travel arrangements before the grant of a passport. Fee once paid for passport application is 100 percent non-refundable under any circumstances. Applicants are requested to fill the passport application form correct and accurately.
Fees
- Ordinary Passports cost 250,000 UGX.
- Express Processing Fee an extra 150,000 UGX paid separately in a bank.
Applications are done online through the DCIC Passport Portal.