All foregn nationals intending to work in Uganda must ensure that they are in possession of the relevant work permit. The requirements for the different categories / classes of work permits are here below listed.
CLASS A ( GOVERNMENT & DIPLOMATIC SERVICE )
NB: Applicants should be persons contracted for service in the Government of Uganda or diplomats accredited for service in Uganda.
Application requirements:
Fill Entry / work Permit form
Attach photocopies of the passport
2 passport size photos
Covering letter from the Embassy and a supportive letter from the ministry of Foreign Affairs-Note verbale.
CLASS A2 ( GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS )
NB: Applicants should be persons on Government contracts, including persons serving in Government tertiary institutions.
Application Requirements:
Fill Entry / work permit form
Attach photocopies of the passport
2 passport size photos
Covering letter from the organisation
Covering letter from the line ministry
Interpol letter from home country
Academic qualifications for professionals
CLASS B ( INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE )
NB: Applicants should be persons intending to invest in the business of agriculture or animal husbandry.
Application Requirements:
Fill Entry / work permit form
2 passport size photos
Photocopies of passport
Attach Covering letter from company
Land title
Uganda Investment Authority License
Letter from Ministry of Agriculture regarding intended agriculture venture
Recommendation from LC's or RDC's office
Work plan / Feasibility study of the project undertaken
Security bond
Interpol letter from home country
CLASS C ( MINING )
NB: Applicants should be persons intending to invest in the business of prospecting for minerals or mining in Uganda
Application Requirements:
Fill Entry / wok permit form
Photocopies of passport
2 passport size photos
Attach Covering letter from company
License issued by Ministry of Natural Resources
Articles and memorandum of Association
Supportive letter from Ministry of Natural Resources
Security bond
Uganda Investment Authority License
Interpol letter from home country
CLASS D ( BUSINESS AND TRADE )
NB: Applicants should be persons intending to carry on the business or trade in Uganda
Application Requirements:
Fill work permit form
Attach Covering letter from company
2 passport size photos
Photocopies of the passport
Company's bank statement
Uganda Investment Authority license ( where applicable )
Articlesand memorandum of association
Certificate of incorporation
Income tax clearance
Trading license
Banking of Uganda Certificate of remittance of US $ 100,000
Letter of good conduct from home country / interpol in country of origin
Security bond
CLASS E ( MANUFACTURERS )
NB: Applicants should be persons intending to engage in manufacturing business in Uganda
Application Requirements:
Fill work permit form
2 passport size photos
photocopies of passport
Attach Covering letter from company
Security bond
Company's documents: Articles, memorandum and certificate of incorporation
Investment license
Certificate of incorporation
Bank statement
Trading license
Income tax clearance
Letter of good conduct from home country or interpol in country of origin
CLASS F ( PROFESSIONALS )
NB: Applicants should be members of prescribed professionals intending to practice such profession in Uganda
Applicantion Requirements:
Fill work permit form
2 passport size photos
Photocopies of passport
Attach Covering letter
Qualifications
Registrstion with the relevant professional agency e.g Association of medical Practitioners
Company documents
Letter of good conduct from home country or Interpol letter from home country
Security bond
CLASS G1 ( VOLUNTEERS, NGO WORKERS, MISSIONARIES )
Fill form
2 passport size photos
Copy of passport
Copy of NGO certificate
Criminal record report ( from home country ) or interpol letter from home country )
Attach Covering letter from institution / NGO
Covering letter
Appointment letter
Qualifications
CLASS G2 ( EMPLOYEES )
NB: Applicants should be persons intending to work as employees whether for gain or not in Uganda.
NOTE: Applicants under this category can only enter Uganda after grant and payment for their work permits
Application Requirements:
Fill EP form
2 pasport size photos
Photocopies of passport
Academic qualifications
Letter of good conduct
Appointment letter
Attach Covering letter from company
Proof of failure to employ a Ugandan
Training opportunities for Ugandans
Investment letter
Income tax clearance
Articles and memorandum
Trading license
Securuty bond
Company's Bank statement
Certificate of incorporation
NOTE: Applicants under this category can only enter Uganda after grant and payment of their work permits.
WORK PERMIT RENEWAL
Fill work permit form
Attach Covering letter from company
2 passport size photos
Photocopies of permit in the passport and copy of bio-data page of the passport
Bank statement
Proof of Ugandans' trained
List of Ugandans' employed
CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE
Fill CR form
3 passport size photos
LC1 recommendation letter
Covering letter
Medical report
Copy of passport
Proof of ownership of property ( if any )
CR DUE TO MARRIAGE
Requirements as above plus:
Marraige certificate copy ( at least 3yrs )
Copy of spouse's Uganda passport
EMPLOYMENT OF EAC NATIONALS UNDER THE EAC COMMON MARKET PROTOCOL
Categories of workers allowed to work in Uganda under the EAC Common Market Protocol include Chairmen of companis; Civil engineers; Aircraft and ship controllers and techicians.
Applicant should fill work permit form and fulfill requirements under the specific category of work permit sought. ( Refer to categories above )
EAC nationals who obtain work of more than 90 days should apply for work permit within 15 days from date of concluding contract of employment.
Special pass should be sought for employment of not more than 90 days.
Special pass will be issued to EAC nationals pending issuance of work permits.
Employers should furnish immigration with annual return of EAC workers in establishment.
EAC workers who change employment should notify immigration within 15 days of change of employment and should apply for new work permits.
If a worker ceases employment, for which work permit was issued, he/ she must notify immigration within 15 days of cessation and apply for pass to stay in Uganda or leave the country.
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