Uganda Student Pass for Bangladeshi students: documents, fee and who decides
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Uganda's study document is a Student Pass, issued for 3, 6 or 12 months 1. You must already be enrolled at a Ugandan institution, and you must show your current immigration status, either a visa or a previous pass 1. The decision is made by the National Citizenship and Immigration Control (NCIC) of Uganda 1.
Where Bangladeshis apply
Applications are made online through the Uganda Immigration portal (visas.immigration.go.ug) 2. The High Commission of Uganda in New Delhi is accredited to Bangladesh as well 2.
Documents
The Student Pass page lists:
- a valid student ID card
- a copy of your passport bio-data page, with at least 6 months of validity left
- a recent passport photograph
- a support letter from the school
- an admission letter
- proof that fees were paid
- proof of your current immigration status 1
Fee and biometrics
The fee is USD 100, paid when you apply. East African nationals are exempt 1. Biometrics are captured at an immigration office or border point after approval 1.
Open questions
The sources do not say whether a Bangladeshi needs an entry visa first, or which type. They also give no official processing time for the Student Pass. Ask the High Commission before you book travel.
Keep the application reference the portal gave you ready when you use the status check above.
Sources
Every numbered citation above links to one of these official pages.
