How to apply for international passport in nigeria 2020. Price of international passport in nigeria 2020 updated. The consulate general of nigeria at new york is currently issuing only the 32page passport booklet. Processing, all applicants must go to the nigeria high commission website uk to book a date for their passport processing. Mfon udoh immigration attache 1 all matters related to international passport capture, renewal and other immigration matters. The nigeria immigration service nis has begun the issuance of the new passport booklets with 10year validity. Applicants queue for months as international passport. Scarcity of international passport booklets at the nigeria immigration photo by mailingdgreat. This type of nigerian passport is also called epassport. Nigerian immigration service runs out of passport booklets. President muhammadu buhari launched the new passport in january, muhammad babandede. The printing and binding of the passport booklet, embedding of the chip and the lamination of the data page are done in malaysia before final delivery to nigeria. The enhanced polycarbonate passport booklet which was launched by president muhammadu buhari on january 15, 2019, was embedded with the national identity number nin.
Anyone with appointment must be at the consulate latest at 11 am. With immediate effect, you should secure an appointment before coming to the consulate. C are currently issuing only the 64page passport booklet. Scarcity of international passport booklets at the nigeria. Two 2 passport sized photographs 3540mm on a white background taken within the last 6 months. Please note the embassy at washington dc and the consulate general of nigeria at atlanta and ny are currently issuing only the 32page passport booklet. Nigerian passport is one mode of identification for a nigerian citizen. The nigerian immigration service says the booklets have been out of stock since five months ago. Nigeria immigration service has started issuing 10year. The new epassport was officially launched by president muhammadu buhari on wednesday, may 16. Passport guarantor form download the passport guarantor form from the same website as above. You can find passport application id and passport reference number in your email id sent from us.
The news agency of nigeria nan reports that there have been complaints by some. Applicants are advised to come to the consulate only on their interview dates. Evidence of payment of visa fee how to apply for twp visa applying through your representative in nigeria. Sunday james, disclosed this in an interview with the news agency of nigeria on thursday in abuja. The process for the issuance of the new 10year validity enhanced passport booklet has been commenced by the nigeria immigration service nis today, as parts of comprehensive reform, approved by the federal government in january. Passport with not less than 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages for visa endorsement iii. Adelani adepegba, abuja the scarcity of the e passport booklets may not abate soon as the federal government has yet to reach an agreement on the new pricing of the travel document with the vendor. The 32page nigerian international passport is commonly issued for leisure travellers or those not travelling internationally very often. The new cost of nigerian international passport currently. Give half of the money paid to foreign firms to oluwole or ochanja printers, they can come out with epassport more secured than the ones.
Romanus ugwu, abuja the nigeria immigration service nis, has begun issuance of the new passport booklet with a 10year validity period. Please select the country where you wish to attend the interview for your application processing. Nigeria immigration denies shortage of passport booklets. The main purpose of the nigeria high commission is to protect the interest of federal republic of nigeria and to serve and protect nigerian citizens in malaysia. Nigerians who work on ocean going vessels or watercrafts are eligible to apply.
Nigerian passport e nigeria best information portal. The nigeria immigration service nis will on june 25, 2019, roll out the enhanced 10year validity e passport at the ikoyi passport office, lagos. Once your epassport payment 32page or 64page passport has been made, save and print out your application form payment and acknowledgement slip including your application id and reference number. To start your epassport application, click on the link apply for epassport and you will be redirected to the nigeria immigration service website. Passport booklet scarcity hits nis nigeria newsday. Its the document which confirms your identity within and outside the country. Also, the national bureau of statistics had in july 2019 reported that the nigeria immigration service generated n39bn from the e passport project in 2018. However, if an interview date falls on a holiday, the applicant may come the next.
Nigerian immigration passport application form guideline and requirement. Embassy of the federal republic of nigeria passport. Please note the consulate general of nigeria at atlanta, new york and the embassy at washington d. Why wont da be shot age on daily bases do u know d number of nigeria s dat are leavening to other country. If you want to renew your nigerian international passport, you would be required to present the following documents in person at the immigration office. Applicants are required to appear at the chosen immigration office for a photograph and biometric data capturing if the current passport is more than six 6 months old. Dear valued customer, please be advised that some credit card issuing banksinstitutions this may include your credit card issuer have declined credit card payments for online visa andor passport applications on the. Go to nigeria high commission london uk website uk, move mouse on immigration, click book passport processing appointment. Investigations by saharareporters revealed that the three passport offices of nis at ikoyi, alausa and festac in lagos dont have the document available for applicants.
Nigeria going round the world to produce an epassport. By virtue of the provisions of the immigration act 2015 and complemented by the immigration regulations 2017 and other legal statutes, the nigeria immigration service has performed its statutory responsibilities with the interest of prompt and timely delivery to our service seekers. Certificate of death of spouse from national population commission npc. The consulate is closed on weekends and public holidays. For instance, new standard passport with 32 pages costs n25,000 but will be valid for 5 years while the 64 booklet passport cost n35,000 and will also be valid for 5years. Comptrollergeneral of the service, mr muhammad babandede, said this at the ceremony held at the nis headquarters, abuja.
Please note that in most cases the nigeria immigration service state headquarters are located in the same vicinity as the state passport offices, therefore do not be surprised if you ask for a state passport office you may be directed to the immigration service state headquarters. As announced by the federal government, the new cost of renewing the passport in nigeria is n70,000. Dear valued customer, please be advised that some credit card issuing banksinstitutions this may include your credit card issuer routinely decline credit card payments for online visa andor passport applications on the basis that the transaction is associated with nigeria. It is also a means of identification and an important document for international travel. After approval, proceed to pay online for a passport booklet. Once your e passport payment 32page or 64page passport has been made, save and print out your application form payment and acknowledgement slip including your application id and reference number.
Nis commence increase in nigerian passport validity. Nigerian international passport travelstart nigerias. Official website of the consulate general of nigeria in. The nigeria immigration service says it will commence issuance of new passport in the federal capital territory from may 4, 2020. The consulate general of nigeria, new york, will strictly adhere to the interview date on the payment confirmation slip. Immigration begins issuing 10year validity passport booklet. On average, this is what is obtainable nationwide, and nigeria immigration service as a federal establishment, youre at liberty to move from one state to another which is the greatest advantage of federalism to seek the service of any of the top 15 passport offices in nigeria where you can get passport fast. Submit application letter with other requirements in person at the nigeria immigration service headquarters, abuja for further processing nigerians in the diaspora are to submit application at the nearest nigeria embassy high commission or consulate. It comprises 36 states and the federal capital territory, where the capital, abuja is located. The nigerian international passport epassport is the main and only document that confirms that you are a citizen of nigeria. Scarcity of international passport booklets at the nigeria immigration photo by lightdream. Please note the consulate general of nigeria at atlanta and the embassy at washington d. Submit application with supporting documents to passport office embassy high commission. The federal republic of nigeria, commonly referred to as nigeria, is a federal republic in west africa, bordering benin, chad and cameroon, and niger.
Searchlight beams on nigeria immigration, embassy officials. Passport mr sunday james, spokesperson for the nigeria immigration service nis disclosed on thursday in abuja. The nigeria immigration service nis, has begun issuance of the new passport booklet with a 10year validity period. If misplaced, you might be referred to the immigration head office in abuja to get it done. The nigerian immigration service is responsible for processing the international passport. If you wish to apply for a 32page passport booklet, please await further notification. Reps move to curb scarcity of passport booklets vanguard. Applicants queue for months as international passport scarcity rocks nigeria investigations by saharareporters also revealed that rather than the n19,000 official price for the 64page document. As the name implies, the 64page passport is a nigerian passport booklet that has 64 pages which you can use to get your visa stamped.
The introduction of new enhanced passport booklet and passport with a 10year validity had various category of passports and approved fees. Fg explores local production of passport booklets to ease. To start your e passport application, click on the link apply for e passport and you will be redirected to the nigeria immigration service website. The following tables list passport application fees by age and booklet type. Addresses of all passport offices in nigeria global facts.
The nigeria immigration service nis has denied allegations of shortage of passport booklets in the country. Please ensure you book a confirmed appointment before visiting the nigeria high commission. Business travellers, on the other hand, may want to consider applying for a 64page passport if your job requires you to take frequent international business trips throughout the year. According to the information posted on nis website, a 32page passport for ages 017 and 60 years and above goes for. The cost of 32page fiveyear standard passport price is n25,000. The nigeria high commission, london regrets to inform the general public that due to the current pandemic of coronovirus covid19, and in view of the increasing cases in the united kingdom, passport and all consular services are suspended until further notice. Spokesperson for the nigeria immigration service, mr.
Nigerian now has what is called the electronic passport. It is valid for 5 years only and can only be used to get a valid visa 64 times. Please do call the under listed embassy number for a new appointment date. The 32page passport is another cheaper nigerian passport booklet which contains only 32 pages. After approval, proceed to pay online for passport booklet click here to proceed to online payment. Here are the addresses of all passport offices in nigeria. Passport appointment notice the passport section of embassy of the federal republic of nigeria, berlin, germany wishes to inform all passport applicants to henceforth disregard appointment dates issued online. Once your e passport payment 32page or 64page passport has been made, save and print out your application form, payment and acknowledgement slip including your application id and reference number, before proceeding to book an. Follow the instructions on the nigerian immigration service website to fill your e passport form and to pay online. Nigeria immigration announces date for rollout of 10year. If you wish to apply for a 64page passport booklet, please await further notification.
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