Entry Permit Class G2
employees
Uganda's work permits are 'entry permits' in classes. Class G2 is for foreign expatriates employed in Uganda, including salaried NGO staff. Applications are made online on the Immigration Portal of the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control. Fees are tiered by permit length, from 6 to 36 months.
Life in Uganda
Money
3
Currency
Ugandan Shilling
UGX
Ugandan Shilling
Cost of living
37
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
20–40%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18%
From 1 July 2026: nil to UGX 335,000/month, then 20%, 25%, 30%; an extra 10% on income above UGX 10m/month makes the top marginal rate 40%.
Living
1
Happiness
#116 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign nationals with a job and appointment letter from an organisation in Uganda, where no qualified Ugandan could be hired.
Eligibility
Employment in Uganda
The applicant must be employed by an organisation in Uganda, with an appointment letter and a covering letter from the employer.
Labour-market test
The employer must give proof that a qualified Ugandan could not be employed for the role.
Qualifications
A certified copy of qualifications is required. The official list refers to a graduate certificate.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementGood conduct
- Document checklistValid passport (bio-data page)
- FeesClass G2 - 6 months
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