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{{Short description|Passport issued to citizens of Uganda}}
{{Infobox Identity document
{{Infobox Identity document
| document_name = Kivumbi Amir
| document_name = Ugandan passport
| image =
| image = Uganda Passport - Ordinary Passport New 2019.jpg
| date_first_issued = 09/10/1962 after Independence but there were Ugandan British Protectorate Passports in the 1940s.
| image_caption = B1359338
⚫
| using_jurisdiction = The Government of [[Uganda]]
| date_first_issued =
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| using_jurisdiction = {{flag|Uganda}}
| valid_jurisdictions =
| document_type = [[Passport]]
| document_type = [[Passport]]
| purpose = Identification
| purpose = International Travel Document
| eligibility =
| eligibility = [[Ugandan nationality law|Ugandan Nationality]]
| expiration =
| expiration = 10 years after issuance
|name=Republic of Uganda Passport|cost=UGX 250,000/= for ordinary passports
}}
UGX 400,000 service and official passports
UGX 500,000 for diplomatic Passports.}}


The '''Ugandan passport''' is issued to citizens of [[Uganda]] for international travel.
The '''Ugandan passport''' is a document issued to citizens of [[Uganda]] for international travel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.immigration.go.ug/about/who-we-are|title=Who we are |publisher= Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref>

==History==
Passports with the name Uganda written upon them or used by Ugandan citizens were first used in the 1940s although they were mainly used by Asians and Afro-British nationals. The passport was a British titled passport but in the location it mentioned Uganda. At this time Uganda was still a [[Uganda Protectorate|British Protectorate]] but unlike Kenya it was slightly more self-governing. Uganda became an independent [[Dominion]] on 9 October 1962, then a republic on 9 October 1963 and it is from that day that all the passports have the title of Republic of Uganda Passports. But since 1986 the current terms of the passport haven't changed hence enabling any Ugandan citizen travel freely to any country of their choosing.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MIA {{!}} Ministry of Internal Affairs|url=https://www.mia.go.ug/|access-date=2022-02-15|website=www.mia.go.ug}}</ref>

== Issuance ==

Under the Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act 2009, Ugandan passports and other travel documents may only be issued to and held individuals that are proven to be citizens of Uganda . This is overseen by a passport control officer and a deputy passport control officer<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/66|title=Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act {{!}} Uganda Legal Information Institute|website=ulii.org|access-date=2019-05-23}}</ref>

They are processed and issued only by Government of Uganda through the Directorate of Immigration Control (DCIC).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/passports-other-travel-documents|title=Passports & Other Travel Documents {{!}} Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control|website=www.immigration.go.ug|access-date=2019-05-23}}</ref> The Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act 2009 also provides for the issue or renewal of the passport and other travel documents at Uganda diplomatic missions abroad and these currently are in : [https://washington.mofa.go.ug/data-smenu-42-Issuance-and-Renewal-of-passports.html Washington DC (United States of America)], [https://london.mofa.go.ug/ London (United Kingdom)] and [https://pretoria.mofa.go.ug/ Pretoria (Republic of South Africa)].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/passports-other-travel-documents|title=Passports & Other Travel Documents {{!}} Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control|website=www.immigration.go.ug|access-date=2019-05-23}}</ref>

==Visa requirements==

{{main|Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens}}

[[File:Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens.png|400px|thumb|right|Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens{{legend|red|Uganda}}{{legend|#23B14D|Visa-free}}{{legend|#B5E41C|Visa on arrival}}{{legend|#77D342|[[eVisa]]}}{{legend|#A8ACAB|Visa required}}]]

As of 1 January 2017, Ugandan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 61 countries and territories, ranking the Ugandan passport 75th in terms of travel freedom (tied with Filipino passport) according to the [[Visa (document)#Visa restrictions|Henley visa restrictions index]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Global Ranking - Visa Restriction Index 2017|url=https://henleyglobal.com/files/download/hvri/HP_Visa_Restrictions_Index_170301.pdf|publisher=Henley & Partners|access-date=14 March 2017}}</ref>

== Types of passport ==

=== ordinary ===

=== Diplomatic ===

== Validity ==

The [https://ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/64 Passports Act 1982] set the validity of the Ugandan passport at 5 years.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/64|title=Passports Act 1982 {{!}} Uganda Legal Information Institute|website=ulii.org|access-date=2019-05-23}}</ref> This has since been increased to 10 years under a provision of

== Withdrawal ==

Part V, Section 47, Sub Section 1 of [https://www.mia.go.ug/sites/default/files/download/The%20Uganda%20Citizenship_Immigration_Control%20Act.pdf The Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act 2009]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ulii.org/ug/legislation/consolidated-act/66|title=Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act {{!}} Uganda Legal Information Institute|website=ulii.org|access-date=2019-05-23}}</ref> sets out the conditions under which a Ugandan passport can be temporarily withdrawn or seized from the holder

* where the holder is lawfully charged with a felony;
* where the holder is a habitual criminal;
* where the holder is deported or repatriated to Uganda and the conditions or reasons for his or her deportation or repatriation are still standing; and
* subject to the Constitution, any other circumstance which, in the opinion of the board, would be prejudicial to the interests of the State or of the holder of the passport.

== Current ==

The Government of Uganda introduced new e-passports as of January 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mia.go.ug/media/uganda-introduces-new-east-african-e-passport|title=Uganda Introduces New East African E-Passport {{!}} MIA|website=www.mia.go.ug|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref> The new e-Passports are presented in the following colours: Slay Blue (Ordinary Passport), Green (Service Passport) and Red (Diplomatic Passport).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://berlin.mofa.go.ug/data-smenu-16-Passport-Applications.html|title=Passport Applications|website=berlin.mofa.go.ug|access-date=2019-05-23}}</ref>

== Other travel documents ==

* Temporary Movement Permit
* Certificate of Identity<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/passports-other-travel-documents|title=Passports & Other Travel Documents {{!}} Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control|website=www.immigration.go.ug|access-date=2019-05-23}}</ref>


==See also==
*[[List of passports]]
*[[List of passports]]
*[[Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens]]
*[[Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens]]
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:27, 1 May 2024

Republic of Uganda Passport
TypePassport
Issued byThe Government of Uganda
First issued09/10/1962 after Independence but there were Ugandan British Protectorate Passports in the 1940s.
PurposeInternational Travel Document
EligibilityUgandan Nationality
Expiration10 years after issuance
CostUGX 250,000/= for ordinary passports

UGX 400,000 service and official passports

UGX 500,000 for diplomatic Passports.

The Ugandan passport is a document issued to citizens of Uganda for international travel.[1]

History

[edit]

Passports with the name Uganda written upon them or used by Ugandan citizens were first used in the 1940s although they were mainly used by Asians and Afro-British nationals. The passport was a British titled passport but in the location it mentioned Uganda. At this time Uganda was still a British Protectorate but unlike Kenya it was slightly more self-governing. Uganda became an independent Dominion on 9 October 1962, then a republic on 9 October 1963 and it is from that day that all the passports have the title of Republic of Uganda Passports. But since 1986 the current terms of the passport haven't changed hence enabling any Ugandan citizen travel freely to any country of their choosing.[2]

Issuance

[edit]

Under the Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act 2009, Ugandan passports and other travel documents may only be issued to and held individuals that are proven to be citizens of Uganda . This is overseen by a passport control officer and a deputy passport control officer[3]

They are processed and issued only by Government of Uganda through the Directorate of Immigration Control (DCIC).[4] The Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act 2009 also provides for the issue or renewal of the passport and other travel documents at Uganda diplomatic missions abroad and these currently are in : Washington DC (United States of America), London (United Kingdom) and Pretoria (Republic of South Africa).[5]

Visa requirements

[edit]
Main article: Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens
Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens
  Uganda
  Visa-free
  Visa on arrival
  eVisa
  Visa required

As of 1 January 2017, Ugandan citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 61 countries and territories, ranking the Ugandan passport 75th in terms of travel freedom (tied with Filipino passport) according to the Henley visa restrictions index.[6]

Types of passport

[edit]

ordinary

[edit]

Diplomatic

[edit]

Validity

[edit]

The Passports Act 1982 set the validity of the Ugandan passport at 5 years.[7] This has since been increased to 10 years under a provision of

Withdrawal

[edit]

Part V, Section 47, Sub Section 1 of The Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act 2009[8] sets out the conditions under which a Ugandan passport can be temporarily withdrawn or seized from the holder

  • where the holder is lawfully charged with a felony;
  • where the holder is a habitual criminal;
  • where the holder is deported or repatriated to Uganda and the conditions or reasons for his or her deportation or repatriation are still standing; and
  • subject to the Constitution, any other circumstance which, in the opinion of the board, would be prejudicial to the interests of the State or of the holder of the passport.

Current

[edit]

The Government of Uganda introduced new e-passports as of January 2019.[9] The new e-Passports are presented in the following colours: Slay Blue (Ordinary Passport), Green (Service Passport) and Red (Diplomatic Passport).[10]

Other travel documents

[edit]
  • Temporary Movement Permit
  • Certificate of Identity[11]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Who we are". Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
  2. ^ "MIA | Ministry of Internal Affairs". www.mia.go.ug. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  3. ^ "Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act | Uganda Legal Information Institute". ulii.org. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
  4. ^ "Passports & Other Travel Documents | Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control". www.immigration.go.ug. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
  5. ^ "Passports & Other Travel Documents | Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control". www.immigration.go.ug. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
  6. ^ "Global Ranking - Visa Restriction Index 2017" (PDF). Henley & Partners. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  7. ^ "Passports Act 1982 | Uganda Legal Information Institute". ulii.org. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
  8. ^ "Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control Act | Uganda Legal Information Institute". ulii.org. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
  9. ^ "Uganda Introduces New East African E-Passport | MIA". www.mia.go.ug. Retrieved 2019-05-18.
  10. ^ "Passport Applications". berlin.mofa.go.ug. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
  11. ^ "Passports & Other Travel Documents | Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control". www.immigration.go.ug. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
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