Guidelines for processing online e-passport application for Ugandans living abroad
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Government has postponed the deadline for phasing out the use of Machine-readable Passports in the country (PHOTO/Courtesy).
KAMPALA —Following the completion of integration of online applications and URA with the e-Passport System (IMAGO), the Directorate of Citizenship & Immigration Control has issued the following guidelines to help Ugandan living abroad and the Missions/Embassies process online applications.
What is required of the Applicant?
- Navigate to the passport portal: www.passports.go.ug.
- Click the Start New Application link to start a new application.
- Accept the terms and conditions displayed in the Disclaimer.
- Answer simple security questions.
- Complete the passport application form.
- Print the Passport Application Payment Advice Form.
- Make payment for the selected type of passport using the selected payment method.
- Schedule an appointment with the nearest Mission/Embassy for face-to-face interviews.
What is required of the Mission Staff?
- The Immigration/Consular Officer conducts the interview and records or documents the results on the Passport Interview Record Form.
- The Passport Interview Record Form is signed by the applicant and the interviewing officer.
Applicants without National Identity Cards:
Government is aware that a number of Ugandans in the diaspora have not yet acquired National ID cards due to geographical challenges. Therefore, an applicant who has not yet acquired a National ID will not be required to provide his/her National Identification card.
The applicant will, however, be required to schedule an appointment with our Embassy in Berlin for a face-to-face interview so as to enable the Consular Officer ascertain the applicant’s nationality. The applicant MUST also bring along a copy of a Recommender’s National ID when coming for the face-to-face interview at the Embassy.
Documents Sent to Passport Control Officer:
1. The Applicant attaches the following documents to the Passport Interview Record Form for onward transmission to the Passport Control Officer:
- Copy of National Identity Card or NIRA confirmation letter. (Those without National IDs see previous sub-heading above)
- Copy of Bio data page and File No page (page 45) of the current passport.
- Copy of Police Report or Sworn in Affidavit for lost passport.
- Copy of Marriage Certificate for change of name due to marriage.
- Deed poll and gazette for change of name.
- Citizenship certificate where applicable.
- 2 passport photos. One must be stamped by the interviewing officer as indicated on the Passport Interview Record Form.
- Proof of profession.
- Copy of Recommender’s National ID who is not a Mission staff.
2. The Applicant meets the cost of sending the above documents by courier to:
The Director,Directorate of Citizenship & Immigration Control,Ministry of Internal Affairs,Plot 67, Old Port Bell Road,P. O. Box 7161,KAMPALA.Attn. Passport Control Officer
What happens at the Passport Control Office?
- The Enrollment Officer enrolls and scans the Passport Interview Record Form and the other relevant attachments for passport processing.
- The new Passport is dispatched by Courier to the respective Mission/Embassy from where the applicant can arrange for pick up or delivery.
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