🇺🇬 Uganda · Employer-sponsored work

Entry Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salaryUSD 1,550
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€2,300

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.go.ug/entry-permit/class-g2.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“Class G2 - issued to foreign expatriates employed in Uganda including salaried employees ... — class index, no salary threshold”

Employer sponsor
Application fee
No direct PR path

“Class G2 - issued to foreign expatriates employed in Uganda including salaried employees working in NGOs ... Duration & Fees: 6 Months ... 12 Months ... 24 Months ... 36 Months”

Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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