Overview
NIDA registers citizens, legal residents and refugees aged 18 and above. You start online by completing the registration form and uploading your documents, then attend your district NIDA office for verification and biometric capture. You receive a National Identification Number (NIN) before the physical card.
Who can apply
Tanzanian citizens aged 18 and above, and non-citizens with a valid residence or work permit.
Requirements
What you need
- Proof of citizenship
Your birth certificate or an affidavit, plus a parent's birth certificate or national ID.
- Residence documents (non-citizens)
Passport and residence or work permit.
Procedure
Step by step
5 steps from start to finish.
- Step 1 of 5
Complete the online form
Fill in the registration form on the NIDA services portal.
- Step 2 of 5
Upload documents
Upload one-page PDF, JPG or PNG scans of each document.
- Step 3 of 5
