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.

1. Sponsored; this is for a person applying under a company or organisation
   Requirements
   1. Passport Copy (Bio data page) with at least 6 months validity
   2. Recent Passport-size Photograph
   3. Copy of Contract
   4. Covering letter from the company explaining reason for special pass and duration of stay
   5. Current immigration status
2. Individual; this is for applicants that apply for the pass in their individual capacity and not under any company/organisation
   Requirements
   1. Covering letter explaining reason for special pass,
   2. documents to support stated reason and duration of stay
   3. Recent Passport-size Photograph
   4. Passport Copy (Bio data page) with at least 6 months validity
   5. Current immigration status
3. Diplomat; this is issued to holders of diplomatic passports
   Requirements
   1. Recent Passport-size Photograph
   2. Covering letter from the Embassy (Diplomatic note)
   3. Covering letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uganda
   4. Passport Copy (Bio data page) with at least 6 months validity
   5. Current immigration status
4. Official; this is issued to holders of official passports, employees in organisations exempted from payment of fees
   Requirements
   1. Passport Copy (Bio data page) with at least 6 months validity
   2. Recent Passport-size Photograph
   3. Covering letter explaining reason for special pass,
   4. Documents to support official status and duration of stay
   5. 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
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