To check your National ID card status in Uganda online, the main official ways are:
- Use the USSD code *216# on your mobile phone to check your National Identity Number (NIN) and the status of your ID card.
- Send your NIN via SMS to the NIRA shortcode 2160 to receive a message about your card's status (whether it's still being processed or ready for collection).
- Visit the official NIRA (National Identification and Registration Authority) website for tracking and status updates.
- Contact NIRA directly through their helpline or email with your details for assistance.
The National ID is issued by NIRA to Ugandan citizens aged 18 and above. You'll need your unique 13-digit NIN, name, and date of birth to check the status effectively. If you lost your NIN slip, you must recover it from NIRA before checking online. Also, MTN Uganda subscribers can dial *1973# to confirm their National ID details. The collection process is typically in person, but you can verify when your card is ready online or via SMS. For more detailed checking, you may visit a NIRA office in person with your registration slip. This system ensures you get notified when the ID card is ready for pickup or if there are delays.
