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investment license is free of charge and is issued in 48 hours, where the applicant meets the respective criteria. 6. For one to work in Uganda, one must possess a valid work permit issued from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The requirements of securing a work permit differ depending on the class of work permit required. i) For Class A (Government &
Certificate of Title for land, a license obtained from the Uganda Investment Authority, a letter from Ministry of Agriculture regarding the intended agricultural venture, a Recommendation from the local councils and the Resident District Commissioner’s Office, a work plan and a feasibility study of the project undertaken, a security bond, and a letter from Interpol from the country of origin. iv) Class C (Mining) – A Work permit form, photocopies of passport, 2 passport size photos, an introductory letter from the company, a license issued by Ministry of Natural Resources, Certified copies of Memorandum and Articles of Association, a supporting letter from Ministry of Natural Resources, a security bond, Uganda Investment Authority license, Interpol letter from home country. v) Class D (business and trade) - The requirements include details included or provided in a work permit form, an introductory letter from the respective company, a copy of the passport for identification and 2 passport size photos, the company’s Bank statement, Uganda Investment Authority license
Diplomatic services) - The requirements include details within a work permit form, photocopies of the Passport, 2 passport size photos, an introductory letter from the relevant Embassy and supporting letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
ii) Class
A2
(Government
Contractors) The requirements include details provided within a work permit form, 2 passport size photos, photocopies of the passport, an introductory letter from the respective organization and the line ministry, a letter from Interpol in the home country and proven academic qualifications for professionals. iii) Class B (Investment in Agriculture) - The - requirements include details provided within the work permit form, 2 passport size photos, photocopies of passport, an introductory letter from the company,
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