Citizenship by birth 

Defined by Article 11 of the Ugandan Constitution and Section 12 of the Ugandan citizenship and Immigration Control Act.

Three categories of people who have the right to be Ugandan citizens by birth. 

• The former includes people who were born in Uganda, but one of their parents or grandparents is or was a member of any of the indigenous communities that exist and reside in Uganda. 
• The second category includes those who were born in or outside Uganda, but one of their parents or grandparents was a Ugandan by birth at the time of the person's birth. 
• The third category is orphans and adopted children under Article 11. This includes a child who are under the age of five found in Uganda whose parents are unknown. Such a child is considered a Ugandan citizen by birth. Second, a child under the age of 18 whose parent isn’t a Ugandan national, adopted by a Ugandan national, can become a citizen after applying for registration.

Citizenship by registration

Due to a long stay

Issued to a person who has been permanently residing in the country for 10 years and has contributed to the socio-economic development of Uganda. 

Fees:

Non-refundable price: 200 dollars USA

Application fee after approval: 5,000 dollars USA

Through marriage

Issued to a person who is officially married to a Ugandan national. 

Fees:

Non-refundable price: 200 dollars USA

Application fee after approval: 3,000 USA if you are married to a Ugandan native, 5,000 USA if you are married to a registered Ugandan citizen.

Citizenship by naturalization

Requirements for obtaining citizenship: 

• Letter of recommendation and national identification cards of 2 judges (Ugandan descent with significant status)
• A valid certificate of good conduct from Interpol and a certificate of non-criminal record (issued within the last 6 months)
• Valid passport (if any)
• Last passport photo
• Medical report on the state of Health 
• Notarized oath of Allegiance (upload and re-add signed properly)
• Cover letter/application letter from the applicant (addressed to the secretary of the National Council for citizenship and immigration)
• Download and fill out Form D (re-add a properly signed one)
• Letter of recommendation from LC1, RDC / DISO
• Evidence that the applicant has lived in Uganda for a period of 20 years (for example birth certificate, academic documents, land ownership / sale transactions)
• Proof of continuous stay in the country for 24 months prior to submitting the application 
• Proof of profession/occupation

Fees:

Application fee: 100,000 UGX

Dual citizenship

For an Indigenous Ugandan

• Letter of recommendation and national identity card of the recommender (Ugandan by birth with significant status)
• A valid certificate of good conduct from Interpol and a certificate of non-criminal record (issued within the last 6 months)
• Proof of Ugandan citizenship (copy of Ugandan passport / national identity card) 
• If the person was born outside Uganda: a copy of the birth certificate, as well as the passport or national identity card of the parents
• Passport bio data page
• Last passport photo
• Medical report on the state of Health 
• notarized oath of Allegiance 
• confirmation that another country allows dual citizenship (letter from the country / embassy)
• Proof of profession/occupation (attach an academic document/job certificate)
• Download and fill out the AA Form (re-add a duly signed and notarized one)
• Cover letter from the applicant (addressed to the secretary of the National Council for citizenship and immigration)

Fees:

Registration fee: 200 USA

For a non-native Ugandan

• Download and fill out the AA Form (re-add a duly signed and notarized one)
• Personal bank statement for the last 3 months
• Confirmation of NSSF and PAYE payment of employees (for employers)
• Personal URA certificate of payment of taxes/NSSF payments (for the last 2 years) and proof of ownership of the company (for directors)
• Letter of recommendation and national identity card of 2 judges (Ugandan descent with significant status)
• A valid certificate of good conduct from Interpol and a certificate of non-criminal record (issued within the last 6 months)
• A copy of a valid passport
• Last passport photo
• Medical report on the state of Health 
• Notarized oath of Allegiance 
• Letter of recommendation from LC1, RDC and DISO (from place of residence)
• Proof of ten years of continuous legal stay in Uganda (copy of work permit, CR and DP)
• A list of achievements or innovations that you have made in your profession 
• Current immigration status (valid for at least 2 years)
• A copy of the certificate of citizenship of other countries and passport
• Proof that your country allows dual citizenship
• Cover letter from the applicant (addressed to the secretary of the National Council for citizenship and immigration)