Special Pass
This is a temporary pass that allows one to work on short contract, obtain medical treatment, tourism and exploring business opportunities etc.
Where to apply: available online through the Immigration portal.
- Sponsored; this is for a person applying under a company or organisation
Requirements- Passport Copy (Bio data page) with at least 6 months validity
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Copy of Contract
- Covering letter from the company explaining reason for special pass and duration of stay
- Current immigration status
- Individual; this is for applicants that apply for the pass in their individual capacity and not under any company/organisation
Requirements- 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) with at least 6 months validity
- Current immigration status
- Diplomat; this is issued to holders of diplomatic passports
Requirements- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Covering letter from the Embassy (Diplomatic note)
- Covering letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uganda
- Passport Copy (Bio data page) with at least 6 months validity
- Current immigration status
- Official; this is issued to holders of official passports, employees in organisations exempted from payment of fees
Requirements- Passport Copy (Bio data page) with at least 6 months validity
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Covering letter explaining reason for special pass,
- Documents to support official status and duration of stay
- Current immigration status
Fees:
USD 400 for 3 months
Steps for Application
- Step 1: Log into the Immigration Portal and select start new application
- Step 2: Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
- Step 3: Select the visa or permit type, category and sub category
- Step 4: Complete the application form
- Step 5: Upload the required documents; a six-digit application ID eg. (234790123) is automatically generated as the reference number
- Step 6: Make payment for applications that require prepayment.
- Step 7: Upon approval, for application that don’t require top up payment, an approval letter will be generated and emailed to the applicant on the home page
- Step 8: Upon approval, make a top up payment for applications that require a top up payment. After payment an approval letter is generated and emailed to the client
- Step 9: Report to the immigration office/ border for biometric capture with all documents uploaded, payment receipts, approval letter and passport