Uganda · Skilled Worker Visa

Entry Permit

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Kampala
Single (monthly)€729
Family (monthly)€1,481
Rent 1BR (center)€244
Groceries€182
Transport pass€24
Entebbe
Single (monthly)€665
Family (monthly)€1,330
Rent 1BR (center)€238
Groceries€166
Transport pass€19
Jinja
Single (monthly)€570
Family (monthly)€1,140
Rent 1BR (center)€190
Groceries€142
Transport pass€17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Entry Permit?

The Entry Permit is an immigration pathway offered by Uganda. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Entry Permit lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Uganda?

Yes. Uganda offers 1 other immigration pathway. Compare all options on our Uganda country page.

What is the cost of living in Uganda?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Kampala: €729/mo; Entebbe: €665/mo; Jinja: €570/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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