Uganda - Check Status of your Refugee or Asylum Case

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Check Status of your Refugee or Asylum Case, the applicant must approach the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Link
2. Then provide the case details to the concerned officer.
3. This may include your registration number, date of application, or any other reference number that you have been provided during the application process. The more accurate and detailed your information, the easier it will be for the OPM to locate and provide an update on your case.
4. Once you provide the details of the case, the authority will provide the Status of your Refugee or Asylum Case.
5. The fee for checking the status is free of cost.
6. This entire process can be completed within a day.

Apply by Phone

1. To Check Status of your Refugee or Asylum Case, the applicant must contact the OPM's RSDPU office at +256 414 254 000.
2. Then provide the case details to the concerned officer.
3. This may include your registration number, date of application, or any other reference number that you have been provided during the application process. The more accurate and detailed your information, the easier it will be for the OPM to locate and provide an update on your case.
4. Once you provide the details of the case, the authority will provide the Status of your Refugee or Asylum Case.
5. The fee for checking the status is free of cost.
6. This entire process can be completed within a day.

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Required Documents

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e.g.1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)
Head Offices
plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Rd
Kampala, Uganda
Email - ps@opm.go.ug
0800 350 350 (Toll-free line)
Department of Refugees
Sir Apollo Kaggwa Rd
Old Kampala, Uganda
Hoima Refugee Desk Office
Plot 5, Circular Road,
Kijungu Cell,
Hoima City.
+256 465 440544
Adjumani Refugee Desk Office
Gulu Road, Pakelle
Gulu City.
Arua Refugee Desk Office
Plot 6 Avenue road
Arua City.
Mbarara Refugee Desk Office
Plot 3 Booma, Mutti Drive
Contact Link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Check Status of your Refugee or Asylum Case is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for Check Status of your Refugee or Asylum Case is free of cost.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within a day.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Gender
• Case number
• Date of application

Need for the Document

• The purpose of checking the status of your refugee or asylum case in Uganda is to obtain information about the progress and status of your application.

Information which might help

Here are the key reasons for checking the status of your case:

• Stay informed
• Track timelines
• Address delays or issues
• Access to benefits and services
• Seek legal or advocacy assistance
  

Checking the status of your refugee or asylum case in Uganda is crucial to ensure that your application is progressing as expected and to take appropriate steps if there are any delays or issues. It empowers you to stay informed, access necessary services, and seek assistance when needed.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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