Republic of Uganda · family
Dependant Pass
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Uganda family pass for spouses, children and other relatives of qualifying foreign residents or Ugandan citizens.
- Processing time
- The official page gives portal application steps rather than a fixed decision-time service standard.
- Government fees
- The official page lists USD 200 for a child, USD 350 for a spouse and USD 1000 for other relatives, with non-refundable visa fees and bank charges.
- Typical duration
- Duration follows the approved dependant-pass grant and the principal's status; confirm the current period in the immigration portal.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
Uganda grants a Dependant Pass to children under 18, spouses and other relatives of a foreign resident with proof of legal stay in Uganda, such as a student pass, work permit or certificate of residence. It can also be issued to a foreign dependant of a Ugandan citizen. Requirements differ for spouse, child and other-relative cases.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The principal has legal stay in Uganda or is a Ugandan citizen.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ✓The dependant is a spouse, child under 18, other relative or household member fitting the official route.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ✓The relationship can be documented through marriage, birth or other relationship evidence where applicable.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ✓The dependant passport bio-data page has at least 6 months validity.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
Common blockers
- !No proof of the principal's legal stay or Ugandan citizenship.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- !No relationship evidence for the claimed family link.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- !Missing dependant immigration-status evidence where requested.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Principal passport and immigration-status evidence.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ·Dependant passport bio-data page with at least 6 months validity and recent passport-size photograph.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ·Marriage certificate for spouse cases or birth certificate for child cases.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
- ·Cover letter or diplomatic note from the principal for child or other-relative cases.Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm whether the case is a spouse, child or other-relative dependant application.
Build the evidence pack
Collect principal status, dependant passport/photo and relationship evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Apply through the Immigration Portal, upload the required documents, pay any required fee, then report to immigration or the border with uploaded documents, receipts, approval letter and passport for biometric capture where required.
After approval
Keep the dependant status aligned with the principal's lawful status in Uganda.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Dependant Pass route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Dependant Pass.
Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who can sponsor a Uganda Dependant Pass?+
The official page covers dependants of a foreign resident with proof of legal stay in Uganda and foreign dependants of Ugandan citizens.
How much does a Uganda Dependant Pass cost?+
The official page lists USD 200 for a child, USD 350 for a spouse and USD 1000 for other relatives.
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