Happy independence day in Uganda and living in Uganda
Full name: Republic of Uganda
Location: Africa
Population: cc. 37 million
Capital City: Kampala
Other Important Cities: Jinja, Gulu, Lira
Currency: 1 Ugandan shilling = 100 cents
Language(s): English, Swahili, Luganda, Bantu, Nilotic
Religion(s): Christianity, Islam
Calling Code: +256
Internet TLD: .ug
Electricity: 220V 50Hz
Emergency Numbers: Fire – 112, Police – 999
Some interesting facts about Uganda:
Uganda is one of the safest, secure and most stable countries to visit in Africa.
Uganda is the size of the State of Oregon but has a population that is almost 10 times larger than Oregon.
Uganda has more Butterflies of every color than other East African Country
Uganda is home to over half of all Mountain Gorillas in the world 480 of them out of 880 –
Uganda is one of the Youngest Nation in World – over half of the population are children
Expat Clubs
Expat in Uganda
To provide friendly and fun environment to expats living in Uganda who want to chat and share information. Expat in Uganda is the place for expats to gain and share knowledge about the country and life in general. Whether you are relocating to Uganda, visiting as a tourist, looking for work or have lived here for a long time or just want to interact with other expats, this is the place to do it.
International Schools
International School of Uganda
ISU is a leader in providing world-class, holistic education in a multi-cultural setting, inspiring and equipping students to be life-long learners, to reach their full potential and to be responsible global citizens active in shaping the future.
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Address: Plot 272, P.O Box 4200
Tel: +256 781 468000
Email: sfarmer@isumail.ac.ug
Website: www.isu.ac.ug
Kampala International School Uganda
Kampala International School Uganda offers an international education to students between 2 and 19 years of age. The school was established in 1993. Current enrolment is around 600 and is increasing steadily. Students come from almost 60 different nationalities and, depending on the family’s contracts and nature of their work, stay in Uganda for varying lengths of time. The school is privately owned with an Advisory Board of Governors and the day-to-day running of the school is managed by the Director.
Curriculum: English National Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / International Baccalaureate
Address: Plot 447, Block 213, Old Kira Road, Bukoto, Kampala
Tel: +256 752 711 882
Email: office@kisu.com
Website: www.kisu.com
Rainbow International School Uganda
The RISU stands firm on imparting its fundamental and underlying principles of enlightenment, determination, courage and equality in all its modes of teaching to its students. We strive to ensure that these inherent qualities are embedded into each student as we believe in not just developing careers, but lives.
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England
Address: Tyaba Zone, Nanganda-Lukuli, Makindye Division, Kampala
Tel: +256 312 266 696
Email: info@risu.sc.ug
Website: www.rainbowinternationalschool.com
Residents Visa and Work Permit information
All expats intending to work in Uganda must ensure that they are in possession of the relevant work permit. The requirements for the different categories / classes of work permits are listed below:
Business and Trade
Applicants should be persons intending to carry on the business or trade in Uganda. Application Requirements:
- Fill work permit form
- Attach Covering letter from company
- 2 passport size photos
- Photocopies of the passport
- Company’s bank statement
- Uganda Investment Authority license ( where applicable )
- Articlesand memorandum of association
- Certificate of incorporation
- Income tax clearance
- Trading license
- Banking of Uganda Certificate of remittance of US $ 100,000
- Letter of good conduct from home country / interpol in country of origin
- Security bond
Professionals
Applicants should be members of prescribed professionals intending to practice such profession in Uganda. Applicantion Requirements:
- Fill work permit form
- 2 passport size photos
- Photocopies of passport
- Attach Covering letter
- Qualifications
- Registrstion with the relevant professional agency e.g Association of medical Practitioners
- Company documents
- Letter of good conduct from home country or Interpol letter from home country
- Security bond
