What is National ID?
The Uganda National Identification Card is a National document that is issued to all and only citizens of Uganda of or above the age of 18 years.
Requirements For National ID Registration In Uganda
Ugandan Passport.
A certified copy of a birth certificate.
Copy of National ID of one or both parents (If deceased or do not have National ID, present National ID copy of a blood relative i.e Uncle, Auntie, or older Sibling)
How much does National ID Registration cost In Uganda?
A national ID card is issued free of charge for the first time but a fee of UGX 50000/= is charged upon replacement of a lost, damaged, or defaced card.
How long does it take to get a National ID in Uganda?
Once the NIRA processes the data and verifies it, the cards are made and sent to the Embassy.
The Embassy then posts the list of the names of the printed identification cards on the Embassy website. This process can take up to 3 months.
What can I use the National ID for in Uganda?
Schools & Universities Examinations / Admissions System. Public Service – employee verification. Employment Generation – youth employment schemes.
No Ugandan citizen can access a school for his/her child without proof of Identification using the National Identity Card.