If you arrived in a settlement or reception centre in Uganda and wish to apply for asylum, you need to:
- Report directly to the OPM Settlement Commandant for registration.
- Await refugee status determination interview to be conducted by a sub-committee of the Refugee Eligibility Committee (REC) in the Settlement.
- Upon grant of refugee status, OPM will allocate a plot of land per family and the family will then be provided with basic assistance including non-food items and food assistance.
Report to UNHCR and OPM for protection-related issues.
Please note that ALL services delivered by UNHCR and partners, including registration, are provided for FREE.
