Refugee Registration In Uganda
Refugees are persons who are outside their country of origin for reasons of feared persecution, conflict, generalized violence, or other circumstances that have seriously disturbed public order and, as a result, require international protection.
For refugees and asylum seekers, registration is, first and foremost, a key protection activity. Registration identifies a person to be a potential refugee or asylum seeker and therefore potentially in need of international protection and of concern to the international community.
The process of registration enables the early identification of individuals with specific needs within a population and their referral to an available protection response. The very fact of being registered can protect against refoulement (forced return), arbitrary arrest and detention.
Procedure For Refugee Registration In Uganda
Report directly to the Settlement Commandant for registration or Head to Crime Intelligence office at Old Kampala Police Station for registration. You will be given a card and a date for further registration.
On the scheduled date, report to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with your dependents. Bring all documents that might make your identity and profile clearer
You will be issued with a Temporary Asylum seeker attestation, renewable after 3 months from the date of issue and thereafter every month
After registration at OPM, you must report back to Crime Intelligence Offices at Old Kampala Police Station for a second interview for refugee status determination.
Your status is decided by the Refugee Eligibility Committee (REC). The decision will be communicated by the Office of the Prime minister department of Refugees (OPM) on which you will be issued with a refugee card which allows the refugee to live permanently in Uganda.
Required Documents For Refugee Registration In Uganda
Valid Identification documents from your home country e.g. ID card, driver licence.
Education certificate.
Letter of support.
Valid passport.
Marriage certificate.
Birth certificate.
Eligibility For Refugee Registration In Uganda
People resettled in Uganda as refugees or who have been granted asylum can apply for their spouse or minors and it should be within two (2) years.
Those adjusted to permanent resident after previously having had the status of refugee or asylum
Fees For Refugee Registration In Uganda
Free of charge
Validity For Refugee Registration In Uganda
It is usually one (1) year then renewed
Types Of Refugee Registration In Uganda
Refugee.
Asylum Seekers.
Internally Displaced Persons.
Stateless Persons.
Returnees.
Religious or Political Affiliation.
Escaping War.
Discrimination based on Gender/Sexual Orientation.
Facts About Refugee Registration In Uganda
There are 79.5 million people around the world who have been forcibly displaced the highest figure ever recorded.
About 1% of the world’s population is displaced.
50% of the world’s refugees are children.
Developing countries host more than 85% of the world’s refugees.
Period For Refugee Registration In Uganda
On average, we process cases within one year, but have many cases that may take two years or longer. Some processing stages are completed by organizations in Uganda and are not under the control of Uganda Embassy. Each stage is critical to your case and cannot be expedited or bypassed.
Processing Time For Refugee Registration In Uganda
The process could take about a month or more.
Required Information For Refugee Registration In Uganda
Detailed information of applicant
Contact address
Date of birth of applicant
Relationship details with beneficiary
Details of beneficiary
Age of beneficiary
Nationality
Information Which Might Help For Refugee Registration In Uganda
Your rights and duties as a refugee in Uganda
As a refugee in Uganda, your rights and duties are enshrined in law.
You have the right:
To be issued with an identity card.
To remain in Uganda while your refugee status still holds. [NOTE]
To fair and just treatment without discrimination.
To elementary education.
To own and dispose of property.
To practice a profession and have access to employment opportunities.
Of association and freedom of movement subject to certain restrictions.
To move freely within Uganda.
To have a travel document unless reasons of national security require otherwise.
It is your duty:
To conform to all laws and regulations currently in force in Uganda. Conform to measures taken for the maintenance of public order.
Not to engage in activities which may endanger state security, harm public interests or disrupt public order
Not to engage in political activities whether at local or national level.
Not to undertake any political activities within Uganda against any country including their countries of origin.
To pay taxes in accordance with the applicable laws of Uganda if engaged in gainful employment.
Despite the fact that employment is legal for asylum seekers in Uganda, please note that job prospects are rare.
Office Locations & Contacts For Refugee Registration In Uganda
Refugee Law Project
PO Box 33903
Kampala
UGANDA
Phone: 256-41-343-556
E-mail: info@refugeelawproject.org
http://www.refugeelawproject.org
The Office of the Prime Minister
Refugee Department
PLOT 9-11 APOLLO KAGWA ROAD
P.O. Box 341
Kampala, UGANDA
The UNHCR Representative in Uganda
Plot 18, Prince Charles Drive Kololo
P. O. Box 3813Kampala, Uganda
Phone : +256 41 4231231
Website : http://www.unhcr.org
Immigration office, Head Office
Plot 75 Jinja Road
P. O. Box 7165 / 7191 Kampala – Uganda
Telephone contact: + 256 414 595 945
Fax: +256 414 348 707
Website: http://www.immigration.go.ug
http://www.immigration.go.ug/content/contact-us