The Ministry of Internal Affairs(MIA)/Directorate of citizenship and Immigration Control(DCIC) has now fully operationalized the e-Passport with the online application system for e-passports now in place.
To use the new portal, applicants from anywhere in the world visit:
There is no express service for individuals submitting their applications from outside Uganda.
Please note, applicants will be contacted when their passport is ready for collection.
PASSPORT RENEWAL (NOTE: THE EMBASSY ONLY DEALS WITH PASSPORT RENEWALS. FRESH APPLICANTS MUST APPLY IN UGANDA).
2. Make payment via the online application form links which you'll see at the last stage of the application with payments made via the URA payment portal using your Debit/Credit card ensuring you print out your receipts:
The fee for an ordinary passport is: UGX 250, 000/=
Lost passports additionally incur a UGX 100,000/= fine.
Alternatively, if you are struggling to make payment online, you may wish to ask someone to pay for your application on your behalf. This can be done at most banks in Uganda which accept the PRN codes your application will generate.
3. Make an appointment to submit your application by visiting https://www.passports.go.ug/ and selecting 'schedule appointment'.
4. Attend your appointment ensuring you have all requirements as per the below checklist.
4. Applicants are required to visit the Mission in person, on appointment, with the following (checklist):
a) Form titled 'passport application appointment form' (2 pages).
b) A letter from your recommender (a Ugandan national) confirming you are known to them
c) A copy of your recommender's Ugandan National ID
d) Print out of proof of payments for the fee for the ordinary passport (as well as lost passport fee if this applies)
e) Your current passport
f) A copy of your Ugandan National ID if you have one.
Additional requirements for a lost passport:
Sworn Affidavit Additional requirements for the renewal of a minor (under 18 ) passport:All applicants are required to visit the Mission with their documents already printed out and in order.
It is your responsibility to have a valid passport for travel.
If you make travel arrangements without a valid passport you do so at your own risk.
Passport Renewal FAQ's
When can I submit my passport application?
Monday to Friday between 09.30am - 1.00pm, ensuring you have booked an appointment on the day on the online appointment system, https://www.passports.go.ug/
When can i collect my passport once I have been informed it is ready for collection?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10.00am - 1.00pm
Am i really required to appear in person to submit my passport application?
Do I need to bring my own passport photos to the appointment?
No. Your photo is taken during your appointment.
Am i required to have a National ID to apply for the e-passport?
Who can be a recommender?
A person with a Ugandan National ID who can attest to your identity.
How will I know when my passport is ready for collection?
We either call you or send an e-mail (please make sure you check your junk mail!) There is no need to call our offices.
I am having trouble making payment online, can you advise?
Applicants are advised to either try another browser, attempt payment the following day or restart the application. Furthermore, if you are are having trouble making payment online, someone can make payment on your behalf at most banks in Uganda using the PRN numbers generated by your passport application (Bank of Africa, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Uganda, Barclays Bank, Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited, Cairo International Bank, Centenary Bank, Citibank, DFCU Bank, Diamond Trust Bank, Eco Bank, Equity Bank Uganda Limited, Exim Bank Uganda Limited, Finance Trust Bank Limited, Gtbank, Housing Finance Bank, KCB Bank Uganda, NC Bank Uganda Limited, Orient Bank, Post Bank Uganda Limited, Pride Microfinance Uganda Ltd, STANBIC, Standard Chartered, Tropical Bank Ltd and United Bank for Africa) - they will then provide you with proof of payment. Payment cannot be made at Uganda High Commission. You must ensure you pay both the passport fee AND courier fee (and the lost passport fee where necessary).
Alternatively, payment online can be made through:
Look to the left and see the headings 'payments' and click 'Pay Visa/Mastercard PRN'.
You then have to enter a Payment Registration Number - one at a time.
Your Payment Registration Numbers can be found under 'payment details' on your passport application.
When you enter a payment registration number, press 'search', then under 'select bank in which you want to make the payment', select Stanbic and under 'make payment', select 'continue'.
You should then be able to go to a new window where it says 'PRN Validation Successful'.
Select, 'make payment' and enter your UK Debit/Credit cards.
Print off proof of payment and repeat until all PRN codes are done.
Payment is made in Uganda shillings, is this correct?
Yes, all payments made online are in Uganda shillings and are paid to a Ugandan bank - e.g - Stanbic. You can pay using your UK Debit/Credit card in the same way you would pay for any other online item.
Can you print my forms?
No, please visit the High Commission with all your printed forms in order. There are no printing facilities here.
I'd like to bring my appointment date forward, can I do this?
No; the online appointment booking system would have offered you the next available appointment dates. This is something our office cannot change.
My passport is not ready yet and it's been two weeks?
E-Passport renewals are currently processed from Uganda therefore take longer than the prior turnaround time of two weeks. Applicants are advised to submit passport renewals well in advance of when they need their passport. Applicants are e-mailed when their passport is ready for collection.
Do I still need to make an appointment with you www.passports.go.ug to submit my passport renewal documents?
Yes, appointments must be booked on https://www.passports.go.ug/ under, 'schedule appointment' and applicants will be required to visit the Mission between 9.30am-1.00pm on the day. No appointment, no submission.
What happens if I can't make my appointment date / How do I reschedule my appointment?
Appointments can only be rescheduled once the date/time of the present appointment lapses.
The system is not allowing me to make an appointment?
Usually if the system is not allowing people to make an appointment it's because payment of the passport or courier fee has not been made.
CERTIFICATE OF IDENTITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Fully completed Form G.
2. Two (2) identical passport size photographs (taken within the past 6 months, coloured, strictly on a plain white background, full front face view and a neutral facial expression with both eyes open and both ears visible).
3. Present expired passport/copy of expired passport/Ugandan National ID
4. If passport is lost, a Sworn Affidavit notarized by a solicitor, dated within six months.
5. Payment:
Payments for the Certificate of Identity can be made through:
6. Cover letter requesting for Certificate of Identity, addressed to 'Uganda High Commissioner, London'
7. Attach a copy of your air ticket with departure date within seven days.