Work Permit (Class G2)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 28-42 business days
- Fee
- $0 - $7,500 USD (varies by class)
- Validity
- 12 months or as specified by employment contract
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Work permit allows the applicant to live and work in Uganda. Always sponsored by an organization or company which must have a mandatory organization code. Class G2 is most common for foreign employees including salaried employees working in NGOs. Processing takes 4-6 weeks with potential delays if documentation is incomplete. Fees vary by category (Class A: $0, Class B1/D: $1,250-$7,500). Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory. Any foreign national who intends to work in Uganda requires a valid work permit regardless of employment duration.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities. Any foreign national who intends to work in Uganda requires a valid work permit.
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Purpose of visit
For employment in Uganda. Must be sponsored by a registered organization or company with a mandatory organization code. Includes salaried employees, NGO workers, and expatriates.
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Employment
Must have a job offer or employment contract from a Ugandan organization. Sponsoring employer must be registered and have an organization code.
Required status: Employed by Ugandan organization
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Criminal record
Must provide police clearance certificate from home country or last country of residence showing no criminal record.
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Health
Must have valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Vaccination must be received at least 10 days before arrival.
Required vaccinations: Yellow Fever (mandatory for all travelers over 1 year of age)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-size photos
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Sponsorship letter
Accepted sponsors: Employing organization/company in Uganda
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Police clearance
Countries required: Home country or last country of residence; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Work Permit Application (Class G2); Form url: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow Fever; Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card (online payment only); Amount: $0 - $7,500 USD (varies by class)
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather required documents: valid passport, employment contract/offer letter, sponsorship letter from employer, academic certificates and professional qualifications, police clearance certificate, curriculum vitae, passport photos, and yellow fever certificate.
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Online application
Employer or applicant completes the work permit application (Class G2) at the official Uganda immigration portal. Upload all required documents including passport, employment contract, sponsorship letter, qualifications, police clearance, and yellow fever certificate.
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Fee payment
Pay the work permit fee online. Fees vary by category: Class A ($0), Class B1 and D ($1,250-$7,500). Payment is made using credit or debit card.
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Processing wait
Wait for work permit processing. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks (28-42 business days). Delays may occur if documentation is incomplete. Monitor application status online.
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Visa collection
Once approved, download the work permit approval. Present it at port of entry along with passport and yellow fever certificate. The work permit allows you to live and work in Uganda for the specified period.