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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.

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Verification

NIRA verifies the national IDs of all individuals registered both inside and outside of Somalia

  • National ID Card
  • Residence Identity Card

Verification

NIRA verifies the national IDs of all individuals registered both inside and outside of Somalia

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Registration

Registration

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Registration

NIRA manages a secure, reliable identity database for all citizens and legal residents in Somalia.

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Identification

NIRA monitors the national ID records of all registered individuals, both domestically and abroad.

  • Fingerprint
  • Face recognition

Identification

NIRA monitors the national ID records of all registered individuals, both domestically and abroad.

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.

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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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April 20 2025

    xarig-jarka xarunta NIRA ee Degmada Boondheere

    Xarunta NIRA ay ku yeelanayso Degmada Boondheere...

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    April 16 2025

      NIRA Inaugurates New Identification Center in Hamarweyne District.

      NIRA has officially launched a new service center in Hamarweyne District. .....

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      April 13 2025

        PM Hamza Abdi Barre, inaugurated the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) branch in Lasanod, SSC KHAATUMO

        The Prime Minister emphasized the transformative potential of the National Identity Card system..

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