{UAH} ITS YOUR RIGHT TO OWN A PASSPORT

ITS YOUR RIGHT TO OWN A PASSPORT

PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Step 1. Log into passport portal www.passports.go.ug

Step 2. Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.

Step 3: Answer simple security questions

Step 4: Complete the passport application form

Step 5: Print Passport Application Payment Advice Form

Step 6: Make payment for the selected type of passport using the selected payment method.

Step 7: Schedule appointment for a date of your convenience using the schedule appointment linkon the home page

Step 8: Print Passport Application Appointment Form

Step 9: Report to the selected passport Centre with the passport appointment form with the appropriate application requirements displayed on the website, for enrolment.

Ordinary Passports cost 250,000ugx while Express Passports cost 400,000ugx

REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR NEW PASSPORT
General Requirements
1. 3 Colored Passport size photographs with a white back ground.
2. Recommender who must attach a copy of their National ID
3. Applicant must attach a copy of National ID or National Identification Number
4. Attach copies of academic documents for proof of profession(where applicable)
5. Attach proof of payment of prescribed fees
6. Attach a copy of birth certificate, adoption order consent letter from parents/guardians in case of minors
7. Attach any other information that may be relevant to the application
8. When the passport is ready, the applicant will be alerted to proceed and pick up their passport.
9. Attach bank payment receipt.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF UGANDA PASSPORT
1. Recommendation letter from a Professional known to the applicant, e.g, a teacher, Doctor Lawyer, Civil Servant. The covering letter should be addressed to the Passport Control Officer; Ministry of Internal Affairs; Kampala
2. Recommender must attach a photocopy of his/her National ID and sign on it
3. Attach photocopies of the old passport, Pages 45 and 47.
4. In the event you are making any changes, change of profession, names due to marital status, you will be required to attach the relevant legal proof of changes.
5. If you have a profession or making changes in your profession, ensure to attach a photocopy of your academic transcript or certificate
6. Payment Receipt

REQUIREMENTS FOR LOST PASSPORT
• Applicant should attach own and detailed written explanation addressed to the Passport Control Officer explaining circumstances under which loss of passport occurred.
• Complete Questionnaire form.
• Complete Affidavit in lieu of lost passport.
• Attach Police report confirming loss of passport.
• Attach 3 coloured passport size photos taken against a white background.
• Attach Copy of Identification documents.
• Where copy of lost passport is available please attach the same
• Attach payment receipt issued after payment from the bank.
• Obtain your new passport after ten working days.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED OR MUTILATED PASSPORT
• Applicant should present to Passport Control Officer, written explanation for circumstances under which passport was damaged / mutilated.
• Obtain and fill Form G.
• Attach 3 colored passport size photos taken against a white background.
• Attach Copy of Identification documents.
• Present damaged passport.
Attach payment receipt issued after payment from the bank.
• Obtain your passport after ten working days.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION OF UGANDA PASSPORT
• Present 4 scanned copies of bio-data of passport to be certified.
• Attach Original passport for which certification is sought.
• Attach written request for certification addressed to the Passport Control Officer.
• Attach 2 passport size photos.
• Obtain bank payments forms for certification fees.
• Pay fees to the prescribed bank. The certification fee is UGX 30,000 (Uganda Shillings) per copy, Bank Charges exclusive.
• Attach bank return to application for certification.
• Present application for certification to Passport Supervisor in Room 9.
• Pick certified copies within two working days.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGE OF NAMES OR OTHER PARTICULARS
• Present written explanation for change of names addressed to the Passport Control Officer.
• Attach Supportive documents i.e deed poll, marriage, certificate etc
• Attach a copy of the National ID with the name clearly appearing
• Complete and attach Passport Form G.
• Attach payment receipt issued after payment from the bank.
• The fee is UGX 250,000 (Uganda Shillings), Bank Charges exclusive for replacement of your passport.

PASSPORT APPLICATION FOR MINORS
• Written consent letter from parents addressed to the Passport Control Officer.
• If child is adopted, attach adoption order from High Court of Uganda.
• Attach copy of child's birth certificate.
• Attach copy of parent's passport and National ID.
• Attach 4 colored passport size photos taken against a white background.
• Attach payment receipt issued after payment from the bank.
• Pick minor's passport after ten working days.

PASSPORT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS
• Attach Covering letter addressed to the Passport Control Officer from institution of learning.
• Attach copy of school Identification.
• Attach 4 colored passport size photos taken against a white background.
• Recommender on form G should be either head, or lecturer or administrator in institution of learning.

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