How To Get A Social Security Number In Uganda

How To Get A Social Security Number In Uganda

The nine-digit SSN is composed of three parts: The first set of three digits is called the Area Number. The second set of two digits is called the Group Number. The final set of four digits is the Serial Number.

Procedure To Get A Social Security Number In Uganda

HOW TO APPLY

Apply In-Person

Visit the National Social Security Funds (NSSF) branch officer building near you with all the required documents

Approach the service desk and request for an application form. i.e.Employee form:RegistrationEmployer form: Registration

Please read through the instruction carefully and fill it accurately, submit the filled form and the required documents to the attending official, who will verify and process your documents

The NSSF officer will take your photo and thumb prints and record your inform into the NSSF computer system, An NSSF Card will then be issued immediately 

Online application

Visit National Social Security Funds (NSSF) website portal Online and click on “what do you wish to do” on the drop box select “e statement and self-registration”

Then select either “employee pre-registration” or “employer pre-registration” depending on the application you’re applying for

You will be redirected to the next page, read through the instruction carefully and enter accurate information on the application form and proceed, on completion of filling the form click on “submit”

A reference number will be generated, present the reference number to the nearest NSSF office within five working days, The NSSF officer will take your photo and thumb prints, An NSSF Card will then be issued.

Via Mobile app

Download National Social Security Funds (NSSF) App via your phone, enter your national identity number (NIN) and proceed with filing the application form accurately then submit it

A reference number will be generated and send as an SMS, present the reference number to the nearest NSSF office within five working days, The NSSF officer will take your photo and thumb prints, An NSSF Card will then be issued.

Required Documents

  • Employer recommendation letter or LC letter
  • Valid national identification card photocopy

Office Locations & Contacts

National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
Contact us
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE
Plot 1 Pilkington Road, Workers House, Ground Floor
P.O Box 7140, Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 0313 331755, 
Toll Free: 0800286773
E-mail: customerservice@nssfug.org