Business & investor visas
Ugandan Investor & Professional Entry Permits (Classes B, C, E, F)
Sector-specific permits for investors in agriculture, mining and manufacturing, and for qualified professionals practising in Uganda.
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Fee amounts and any minimum-investment thresholds for Classes B, C, E and F are unverified; confirm each class's requirements and fees on the official DCIC class pages before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Uganda government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Entry Permit – Classes B1, C, E and F
- Route type
- Investor and professional entry permits
- Class B1
- Investment in agriculture or animal husbandry
- Class C
- Shareholders in mineral prospecting or mining
- Class E
- Manufacturing investment / new manufacturing business
- Class F
- Qualified professionals practising their profession
Who it is for
- Agricultural and animal-husbandry investors (Class B1)
- Investors/shareholders in mining and mineral prospecting (Class C)
- Manufacturing investors (Class E)
- Qualified professionals — medical, legal, engineering, accountancy, architecture, surveying, nursing and similar (Class F)
Requirements
- Evidence of the qualifying investment or, for Class F, professional registration and qualifications
- Company registration and shareholding documents where applicable
- Passport valid for at least 6 months plus passport photograph
- Relevant sector licences (e.g. mining, professional practising licence)
How to apply
Apply online at visas.immigration.go.ug, select the Entry Permit and the applicable class, upload the investment or professional-qualification documents, pay the fee and submit; report for biometric capture once approved.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.