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NIRA
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is Somalia’s key government body responsible for establishing and maintaining the country's comprehensive national identification system. Established under the Identification and Registration Act (Law No. 009 of March 2023), NIRA is entrusted with the task of providing every citizen and legal resident with a secure, verifiable identity through the issuance of a unique National Identification Number (NIN), also known as 'Tirsi Aqoonsi' in Somali.
Enhancing Identity Management in Somalia
NIRA ensures comprehensive verification, registration, and identification of individuals, fostering a secure and reliable identity infrastructure for citizens and legal residents within and outside Somalia.
Verification
NIRA verifies the national IDs of all individuals registered both inside and outside of Somalia
- National ID Card
- Residence Identity Card
Identification
NIRA monitors the national ID records of all registered individuals, both domestically and abroad.
- Fingerprint
- Face recognition
The Steps of
How to Apply
step 01
Applicants submit their application, starting the process of issuing credentials.
step 02
Necessary data is collected from the submitted application to ensure all required information is available.
step 03
The collected data is thoroughly reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements.
step 04
Upon successful review, the credentials are issued to the applicant, completing the process.
Data Collected for Registration
This comprehensive system records vital personal information and biometrics to create a unique National Identification Number (NIN) for each individual.
National ID
Track Your Application
Now you can real-time track your application status. Simply enter your tracking number provided on token you’ll get from the center. You will get your desired results in seconds.
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June 03 2025
Maareeyaha Hay’adda NIRA oo kormeer ku tegay Xarunta Hay’adda ee Degmada Shingaani
Maareeyaha iyo dadwaynaha safafka ugu jira diwaangelinta ayaa...
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May 20 2025
Somalia Showcases Progress on National ID at ID4Africa 2025 Annual Conference
Mr. Abdiweli Ali Abdulle (Timacadde), delivered a key presentation this morning at the Annual...
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May 07 2025
NIRA Launches Key Digital Public Infrastructure for National ID System
The three systems serve critical functions...
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