Uganda Launches Mandatory Alien Registration Process

Key Point 

• Uganda has introduced a structured registration process for legally resident foreign nationals, requiring online pre-registration, payment and in-person biometric enrolment. 

Alien Registration Process 

Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) announced the rollout of the Alien Registration initiative, requiring foreign nationals legally residing in Uganda to complete a multi-step registration process. 

Registration Process 

Foreign nationals must complete the following steps: 

• Pre-registration 

• Complete online pre-registration or submit the Alien Registration Form 

Fee Assessment 

• Generate a Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) assessment 
• Obtain a Payment Registration Number (PRN) 

Payment 

Pay the prescribed fee through approved URA payment channels.  

In-Person Enrolment 

Visit a designated NIRA registration center for:  

• Document verification 
• Photograph capture 
• Biometric enrollment 

Final Step 

Applicants must visit the NIRA office at Lumumba Avenue (Wandegeya) to complete the registration process.

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