The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced that the registration of foreign nationals will commence on June 10, 2026, in accordance with the Registration of Persons Act.
The registration requirement applies to all foreign nationals lawfully resident in Uganda, except those visiting Uganda for a period not exceeding 90 days.
Upon successful registration, NIRA will allocate a Unique Identification Number and issue an Alien Identification Card to every registered foreign national. The validity of the card will correspond to the validity period of the holder’s immigration permission.
The registration steps are as follows:
- Pre-register online here or complete Form 4.
- Generate a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) assessment, obtain a Payment Registration Number, and pay the prescribed fee of USD 100 through approved URA payment channels.
- Visit the NIRA registration center at Lumumba Avenue, Plot 62 (Wandegaya), for document verification, photograph capture and biometric enrollment.
Those registering must provide the following documents:
- A valid passport or equivalent travel document and a valid Uganda visa;
- A valid immigration permission, namely:
- Work permit;
- Student or pupil’s pass;
- Dependent’s pass;
- Certificate of residence;
- Special pass; or
- Any other immigration permission.
- Proof of payment of the prescribed registration fee.
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