Nigeria - Apply for Virtual National Identity Card (NIN, e-ID)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Virtual National Identity Card (NIN, e-ID), the applicant has to approach the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) link
2. The applicant has to get the appointment from the office.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant has to visit the office to get the card.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form

Proof of Nigerian Citizenship:

• Valid Nigerian passport OR
• Valid Nigerian birth certificate OR
• Valid Nigerian driver's license OR
• Valid Nigerian voter's card OR
• Valid Nigerian National Identity Number (NIN) Slip

Proof of Address:

• Utility bill (e.g., electricity bill, water bill) OR
• Bank statement OR
• Lease agreement OR
• Any other document indicating your residential address

Birth Certificate or Age Declaration:

• Original or certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate OR
• Age declaration affidavit issued by a recognized court of law

Valid Means of Identification:

• Valid Nigerian passport OR
• Valid Nigerian driver's license OR
• Valid Nigerian voter's card OR
• Valid National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) slip

Marriage Certificate (for married individuals):

• Original or certified copy of the applicant’s marriage certificate

Two Recent Passport-sized Photographs:

• The photographs should be in color, against a white background, and without glasses or headgear that may obscure the facial features.

Office Locations & Contacts

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)
The Director General / Chief Executive Officer
National Identity Management Commission
11 Sokode Crescent, Off Dalaba Street
Zone 5, Wuse
P. M. B. 18, Garki, Abuja
Phone: 0700 2255 646 (Call Centre),+234-8-157691214, +234-8-157691071,+234-8157691145
Report Extortion: +234-9-134959433
E-mail (general): [email protected]
E-mail (extortion cases): [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any Nigerian citizen who intends to Apply for Virtual National Identity Card (NIN, e-ID) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the local council
• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Details of education

Need for the Document

• The Virtual National Identity Card, also known as the NIN (National Identification Number) or e-ID (electronic ID), is a digital form of identification issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Nigeria.
• It is a unique identification number that is linked to an individual's biometric data and personal information.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

The Virtual National Identity Card serves as an official identification document and provides proof of identity and citizenship for Nigerian residents. It is an important form of identification that is used for various purposes, including:

• Identification: The Virtual National Identity Card serves as an official identification document and verifies an individual's identity in various contexts, such as government services, financial institutions, and other organizations.
• Access to Services: The Virtual National Identity Card is required for accessing various government services, such as applying for a Nigerian passport, opening a bank account, registering for national examinations, and participating in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
• Voting: The Virtual National Identity Card is used as a voter's card during elections, allowing individuals to exercise their right to vote.
• Personal Verification: The Virtual National Identity Card is used for personal verification purposes, such as confirming identity during employment processes, applying for loans, or conducting financial transactions.