Nigeria has launched its online passport application portal to make it seamless for people applying for their international passports. Do you know how to apply for a Nigerian international passport online?
We have made this guide easier with a step-by-step guide to applying for a passport.
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Here is what to know:
1. Nigerian applicants who want 32-page passports with five-year validity would pay N35,000
2. Applicants who want 64-page passports with a 10-year validity would pay N70,000.
3. Foreign applicants applying for passports with a five-year validity period and 32 pages will pay $130.
4. Foreign applicants applying for passports with a 10-year validity period and 64 pages will pay $230.
How much does it cost to get an international passport in Nigeria?
For Nigerians
N35,000 for 32 pages (Five-year validity)
N70,000 for 64 pages (10-year validity)
Diaspora application
$130 for 32 pages (Five-year validity)
$230 for 64 pages (10-year validity)
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Here are steps to apply for an automated passport
1. Visit the online application portal http://passport.immigration.gov.ng.
2. Click on “Apply for Fresh Passport” (for new applicants)
Step 1
a) Visit the Nigeria Immigration Service website https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/
b) Enter your National Identification Number (NIN) to auto-fill your data from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Step 2
Ensure you complete the relevant data fields.
Step 3
You should upload a photograph and other supporting documents.
Step 4
Visit an immigration office for your biometric capture.
Step 5
Passport collection happens within two weeks.
Requirements for renewal
1. You must have NIN.
2. Old passport number
3. A passport photograph that meets ICAO standards
4. Supporting documents like birth certificates and local government certificates of indigeneship, etc.
Requirements for fresh applicants
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1. You must be a Nigerian.
2. You must have NIN.
3. A passport photograph that meets the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards
4. Supporting documents like birth certificates and local government certificates of indigeneship, etc.
Can I apply for an international passport online in Nigeria?
Yes. Visit the Nigeria Immigration Service website https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/
Do I Need NIN to apply for an international passport
Yes. Your international passport application requires a National Identification Number (NIN).
How many countries can Nigeria passport go without visa?
You can travel visa-free to 27 countries in the world.
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