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Uganda citizenship by descent is governed by Citizenship by descent. Ugandan citizenship by descent is available to children and grandchildren of Ugandan nationals. We file through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) and Ugandan consulates.
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Eligibility for Uganda citizenship by descent depends on your generational distance to your Ugandan ancestor and whether the citizenship chain was never broken.
Citizenship is transmitted through both parents equally under modern Uganda law.
Generational limit: See country guide
Dual citizenship: Permitted
Language requirement: None for descent path
Filing authority: See country guide
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Uganda citizenship by descent?
See the Uganda country guide for detailed generational limit information.
Does Uganda allow dual citizenship?
See the Uganda country guide for dual citizenship policy.
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