Nigerian International Passport: Application, Cost & Renewal

It is very important to know that you cannot step foot outside the country without your international passport. Not just your international passport but a valid one that is yet to expire, or has been renewed. The Nigerian international passport is a vital piece of document issued to Nigerian citizens intending to travel outside the country.

Nigeria now offers electronic passports for new passport applications. These electronic passports are not virtual/soft copies. They are touchable and they can be misplaced. They are known as the e-passport, and are classified as either Standard or Official e-passport, depending on intended use.

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Obtaining the Nigerian International Passport can either be done online or offline.

Offline International Passport:

This is the most followed route. The simple reason is because of the convenience attached to obtaining your passport through an agent.  Offline is very expensive, compared to the online process but the fact that there are some technicalities you wouldn’t want to get wrong, and you would still have to take your printed documents to the immigration office, is why people would rather go through the “Pay-and-Deliver” route.

Online International Passport:

To obtain your international passport online, there are few guidelines to follow, and there are few documents that would be required. The documents include:

  • Passport Application form (completed online and printed).
  • Payment Slip.
  • Local Government State of Origin.
  • Birth Certificate.
  • Change of name affidavit (if you’ve changed your name before).
  • Photocopy of Applicant’s data page.
  • Two current passport-size photographs.
  • Driver’s License.
  • Processing fee of N15,000.

To pay online, follow these first procedures, after which every other thing is just click and submit.

  • Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal.
  • Locate & click on the e-passpoert tab to in the appropriate application form to start the process:
  • Select your preferred passport type.
  • Select your Processing Country.
  • Fill in the form with your current and correct details.
  • Insert the scanned copies of your required documents
  • Select your payment method and proceed to online payment.

There is the 32pages International Passport, and there is the 64pages; although you almost can’t lay hands on the 64 pages passport without first presenting your filled up or expired 32pages passport. This is in a bid to make sure that they (immigration officers) remain in business, as the official cost for making a 64pages international passport is what is collected for the 32 pages when you visit the immigration office.

For Renewal, you would be required to present the following documents in person at the immigration office. If misplaced, you might be referred to the immigration head office in Abuja to get it done and it might cost around a week or two.

Documents needed include:

  • Police Report (if misplaced).
  • Renewal Fee N20,000.
  • Two (2) passport-size photographs preferably with white background.
  • Applicant should provide Passport Number of lost Passport (if applicable).
  • Applicant will be required to appear in person for biometric and image acquisition.

It is advisable to apply afresh for a new International Passport rather than go through the stress for the renewal.

Official website of the Nigerian Immigration Service: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/

Support e-mail: Email: nis-support@newworkssolution.com

Help desk line: +234 (1) 2714449, 4541452.

22 thoughts on “Nigerian International Passport: Application, Cost & Renewal”

  1. Please I need contact in PH immigration office who can help process passport expressly or within the shortest possible time because is needed urgently. Between now and 8th of June.

    • No.
      After procuring the new passport, it will be attached to the old passport for reference if you have a valid visa or travel history. You can also see the old number written inside the new passport.
      Contact me on 08128058776 for further enquiries.

  2. Is it possible to renew one’s passport before the existing one expires? I saw in the visa application I just filled that one’s passport should not expire less than 6 months after proposed date of return from the US and I hope to stay for 3 years on f1 visa. My passport will expire in 2 years’ time.

  3. Is it possible to renew one’s passport before the existing one expires? I saw in the visa application I just filled that one’s passport should not expire less than 6 months after proposed date of return from the US

  4. Pls I want to do my international passport here in Abuja, Pls where is their office address? and also want to know the things needed for the passport, Pls I need help from you all

  5. Please I need to know, my brother is in the Nigeria army and they don’t give them enough time to do anything. He doesn’t serve in benin but in yobe state.. He wants to apply for international passport but he doesn’t have the time to do it by himself.. Can I help him with the process but with his documents and credentials…?? Please reply me its urgent.

  6. I went to yenagoa passport office to renew my international passport, after I was snapped and captured, I left without collecting the old one and when I came back to get the new one, they started to look for the old one without seen it, I was later issued the new one without given me back the old one, pls does it(old one)still have any ,importance attached to it or will it still be required anytime in the future or will it be requested in anyway by any embassies? Pls I need an answer very urgent. Thanks

  7. I went to yenagoa passport office to renew my international passport, after I was snapped and captured, I left without collecting the old one and when I came back to get the new one, they started to look for the old one without seen it, I was later issued the new one without given me back the old one, pls foes it(old one)still have any ,importance attached to it or will it still be required anytime in the future or will it be requested in anyway by any embassies? Pls I need an answer very urgent. Thanks

    • Depends on your type of application, but you must appear in person at abuja to capture at the immigration office, if not, it is a scam. Contact mr joseph on 08162614131, he can help you

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