Ugandan passport


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

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 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.

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
They are processed and issued only by Government of Uganda through the Directorate of Immigration Control. 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 : , and .

Visa requirements

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 according to the Henley visa restrictions index.

Types of passport

Ordinary

Service and Official

Diplomatic

Validity

The set the validity of the Ugandan passport at 5 years. This has since been increased to 10 years under a provision of

Withdrawal

Part V, Section 47, Sub Section 1 of sets out the conditions under which a Ugandan passport can be temporarily withdrawn or seized from the holder
The Government of Uganda introduced new e-passports as of January 2019. The new e-Passports are presented in the following colours: Slay Blue, Green and Red.

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