How to apply for a Temporary Movement Permit

The temporary movement permit allows one to travel within East African countries. i.e. ( Uganda, Tanzania, Southern Sudan , Burundi, Rwanda )

Apply Online
The first step is to register on eCitizen through the following link eCitizen Online Platform. Click on create account then click on the create an Account icon under the eVisa tab.
You will need to fill in your personal information so to register for an eCitizen account. This includes your Passport number, Name, Email address and nationality to complete the registration.
Once you have registered you will then need to login to your eCitizen account and navigate to Department of Immigration Services and then submit application.
Click on Get service now, then select the Blue button Make Application on the next window.
Click on the Plus (+) sign on the Temporary Permit Tab and select
(i) Apply for a Temporary Permit FOR ADULT.
(ii) Apply for a Temporary Permit FOR CHILDREN
depending on the nature of application.
Read the instructions carefully; make sure you have all the requirements to make the application and then click on the Apply Now button which will direct you to the online application form.

Fill in the online application form with all the required details and upload supporting documents. These details include:-
(i) Date of birth
(ii) Birth certificate number (for Children)
(iii) Height
(iv) Gender
(v) Reason for travel ( Business / Educational/Academic / Hajj / Leisure/ Medical / Meeting/ Official/ Settlement/ Sports / Training / Transporter / Visit / Work )
(vi) Phone number
(vii) Country of destination
(viii) Postal Address
(ix) Physical address
(x) Occupation
(xi) Next of Kin details ( Name / Relationship/ Phone number)
(xii) Parents details (for Children)
then click continue.

This will direct you to the next page where you are to review your entry details. If everything is in order Click Submit button to finish.
This will direct you to the next page where you are supposed to make payment for the Temporary Permit for an Adult/ Child application. Make your payment using the provided payment methods and click on the submit button. A fee of Ksh 350 is charged for the temporary permit.
Once you have made the payments you will receive a notification of payment invoice in your email address confirming payment.
Print two copies of the payment invoice and download and print two copies of the temporary permit. Stick a quality passport photo on the temporary permit form.
Present the Temporary permit with an original National ID/ Birth certificate to an immigration officer at the port of entry and exit

Required Documents

Original national identification card and its photocopy (for Adults)
Birth Certificate and its copy for those under 18 years (for children)
Two coloured passport-sized photos
Two copies of e-Citizen payment invoice
Two copies of the temporary permit application.