PASSPORT APPLICATION
Applying for the Nigerian passport has recently been simplified and made quite straightforward. You can make the application online on the Nigeria Immigration service website. The price is dependent on whether you’re renewing your passport or getting a fresh (first time) passport.
REQUIREMENTS
You will require the following to apply for your passport:
- National Identity Number
- Old passport Number (for applicants renewing their passport)
- Date of birth
APPLYING ONLINE
When you go on the website follow the process below to apply:
- Fill the form and select a passport processing centre - All the states in Nigeria have a passport processing centre
- Choose a payment option and make a payment
- Book an appointment for biometric enrollment at the processing centre of your choice
- Proceed for enrollment on your scheduled date
- Wait for passport pick up notification (via sms)
PROCESSING TIME
The timeline for passport application as quoted by the Nigeria Immigration Service website is as follows:
- Fresh (first time) passport - 6 weeks
- Passport renewal - 3 weeks
- Correction of data - 8 weeks
The above stated timelines are said to be with effect from the completion of biometric capturing.
APPLICATION FEES
Application fees are as follows:
| Circumstance | No of pages | Validity | Price (Naira) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh (first time) | 32 | 5 years | 50,000 |
| Fresh (first time) | 64 | 10 years | 100,000 |
| Renewal | 32 | 5 years | 50,000 |
| Renewal | 64 | 10 years | 100,000 |