How to Apply For Nigerian International Passport Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

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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