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Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, Culture and Heritage

Promotes tourism, licenses tour operators and guides, oversees wildlife use permits and protects cultural heritage and antiquities.

Official agency website

Track my applications

Applications, PRNs, appointments and verification steps.

Licensed operators directory

Licensed tour operators, guides and heritage sites.

Physical office

Plot 6/8 Parliamentary Avenue, Kampala

Hotline / telephone

Confirm on tourism.go.ug

Email

info@tourism.go.ug

Contact source: official agency website

Digital service catalog

7 services in this demo portal

Requirements, fees and timelines below are demonstration estimates, not confirmed statutory schedules. Confirm current charges and eligibility with MTWCH before applying officially.

Tourism & Heritage

Tour operator licence

Licence to operate a tour or travel business.

Requirements

  • National ID copy
  • Business registration documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Tourism & Heritage

Tour operator licence renewal

Renew an expiring tour operator licence.

Requirements

  • National ID copy
  • Business registration documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Tourism & Heritage

Tour guide registration

Register as a licensed tour guide.

Requirements

  • National ID copy
  • Business registration documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Tourism & Heritage

Accommodation grading request

Request grading of a hotel or lodge.

Requirements

  • National ID copy
  • Business registration documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Tourism & Heritage

Wildlife use permit

Permit for keeping or trading in wildlife.

Requirements

  • National ID copy
  • Business registration documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Tourism & Heritage

Heritage site registration

Register a cultural or heritage site.

Requirements

  • National ID copy
  • Business registration documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency

Tourism & Heritage

Antiquities export permit

Permit to export cultural objects or antiquities.

Requirements

  • National ID copy
  • Business registration documents

Processing timeline

5–7 working days (demo estimate)

After complete submission; not a guarantee.

Fee breakdown (estimate)

Application fee
UGX 50,000
Portal surcharge
UGX 0
Total
UGX 50,000

Current statutory fee: confirm with agency