This document outlines the requirements and fees for various entry permit classes for individuals involved in business activities in Uganda, including shareholders in agro-processing (Class B2), mining (Class C2), manufacturing (Class E), and expatriate employees with rare skills (Class G3). The requirements vary by permit class but generally include documentation proving investment or employment in Uganda such as company licenses, proof of qualifications, bank statements, tax clearance, and police background checks. The permit durations range from 6 to 36 months and fees range from $400 to $1,200 depending on the length of permit.
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Required Document of Entry Permit under Investor Facilitation
This document outlines the requirements and fees for various entry permit classes for individuals involved in business activities in Uganda, including shareholders in agro-processing (Class B2), mining (Class C2), manufacturing (Class E), and expatriate employees with rare skills (Class G3). The requirements vary by permit class but generally include documentation proving investment or employment in Uganda such as company licenses, proof of qualifications, bank statements, tax clearance, and police background checks. The permit durations range from 6 to 36 months and fees range from $400 to $1,200 depending on the length of permit.
This document outlines the requirements and fees for various entry permit classes for individuals involved in business activities in Uganda, including shareholders in agro-processing (Class B2), mining (Class C2), manufacturing (Class E), and expatriate employees with rare skills (Class G3). The requirements vary by permit class but generally include documentation proving investment or employment in Uganda such as company licenses, proof of qualifications, bank statements, tax clearance, and police background checks. The permit durations range from 6 to 36 months and fees range from $400 to $1,200 depending on the length of permit.
REQUIRMENTS FOR ENTRY PERMIT CLASSES B2, C2, G3 AND E
CLASS REQUIREMENTS DURATION FEES
(MONTHS) (USD) Class B2; • Covering letter specifically pointing • 6 400 issued to out the class of permit and the • 12 400 persons specific sector involved in and the • 24 800 (shareholders) agro processed product profile of • 36 1200 involved in that company. Agro • Copy of the land tittle/ Agreement processing • Proof of purchase of agricultural raw materials from Uganda • Current Bank statement (last 3 months) in the company names • A license from Uganda Investment Authority and recommendation letter from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives • Copy of the passport (bio-data page) • Copy of recent passport size photo • Copy of Valid Tax Clearance Certificate in the company names • Valid Police Clearance letter from Interpol or home country • Relevant certifications from relevant body in Uganda e.g UNBS (Q-mark of the agro- processed product) • Certified proof of shareholding by the applicant
Class C2 • Covering letter specifically pointing • 6 400
issued to out the class of permit and the • 12 400 shareholders specific sector involved in and the • 24 800 of companies specific Mineral profile of that • 36 1200 engaged in company and the location of the mining of mines. specific mineral (gold, • Copy of valid mining license issued copper, iron in Uganda by Ministry of Energy and ore, silca, Mineral Development phosphate, • Copy of Uganda Investment limestone & Authority (U.I.A) license Marble) • Support letter from Ministry of Energy, Minerals &Natural Resources/any other relevant Government Agency.
• Certified proof of shareholding by the
applicant • Copy of the passport (bio-data page) • Copy of recent passport size photo • Copy of valid Tax Clearance certificate in the company names • Valid Police Clearance letter from Interpol or home country • Current Bank statement (last 3 months) In the company names Class E; • Covering letter specifically pointing • 6 400 issued to out the class of permit and the • 12 400 shareholders specific sector involved in and the • 24 800 of companies manufactured product profile of that • 36 1200 engaged in company. Manufacturing • Copy of Uganda Investment Authority license. • Current Bank statement (last 3 months) in the company names. • Certified proof of shareholding by the applicant. • Copy of the passport (bio-data page). • Copy of recent passport size photo. • Copy of valid Tax Clearance certificate for the company. • Valid Police Clearance letter from Interpol or home country. Class G3; • Covering letter specifically pointing • 6 400 Class G3; out the class of permit, nature of • 12 400 issued to rare skills and their applicability in • 24 800 expatriate the Job Description of the applicant • 36 1200 with rare in the company skilled foreign • Appointment letter nationals • Job description of what the applicant employed in does in the organization. Agro • Certified copy of Qualifications processing, (graduate certificate) where manufacturing applicable Or Apprentice Certificates. and mining of • Proof of failure to employ a qualified selected Ugandan and that such skills are not minerals readily available in the country. • Copy of the passport (bio-data page). • Copy of recent passport size photo • Copy of Income Tax Clearance. • Police Clearance letter from Interpol or home country.
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