Nigeria - Apply for Standard Passport

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To apply for a Standard Passport online, the applicant must visit the Nigerian Immigration Portal by clicking the following link: Link
2. In the page that opens, click on the “Passport” tab and find the Fresh Passport category and click “Apply” button below that. Application form to obtain that particular category of passport will be opened.
3. In the page that opens, select the type of passport and country to process and click “Start Application” button. Then, make a choice of the browser accounts available and login with the help of your user credentials.
4. A dialogue message will appear in which you have to click “Acknowledge” button after which the online application form will get displayed on the screen. In first step, enter the personal details and click “Next” button.
5. Similarly, complete the second step with details as required and click “Submit Application” button. In the next step, read the instructions listed, go through the details, and click “Print & Continue” button.
6. Print the completed application form for submitting at the office and click “Continue Application” button to proceed for paying the required fees. Then, click “Proceed to Checkout” button.
7. In the further step, your cart will be ready in most cases, click “Proceed to Online Payment” button or enter the application ID, click “Add to Cart” button and then click “Proceed to Online Payment” button.
8. In the next step, select payment option, checks mark the boxes if you comply with the conditions and click “Next” button and “Continue” button in the next step.
9. In the payments page, enter personal details, billing details and card details and click “Make Payment” button for making the payment. Make the payment by following the on-screen instructions and also print the receipt.
10. After payment, your application lodgement will be over and you will be provided with payment reference number.
11. Then, you have to take all the documents required to be submitted for the type of Passport that you have completed online application and visit the Passport office that you chose during the online application.
12. Visit the office and submit the required documents to the relevant authority in the office. After submission, the submitted applications and attached documents will put forth for verification and validation.
13. After checking and finding that the requirements have been furnished properly, the officials will proceed to perform further required actions.
14. Once all the necessary processes are over and Passport document is ready for collection, you will be notified and asked to collect the document.

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Required Documents

• Refer “Fresh Passport Application Requirements” section in the following link for requirements list:Link

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigeria Immigration Service - Head Office
Uma Musa Yar Adu'a Express Way, Int’l Airport Road,
Sauka, Abuja.
FCT Nigeria.
P.M.B. 38, Garki, Abuja.
Nigeria.
Phone: +2347080607900
Fax:+2348119753844
Email: [email protected]<br. Website: Immigration Service Contact

Eligibility

• Any citizen of Nigeria, who wants to apply for a Standard Passport, can apply.
• The applying person must comply with the requirements mentioned by the Nigerian Immigration Services.

Fees

32-page booklet:
0-17 years and 60 years or above: N10750.00
18 to 59 years: N17,000.00

64-page booklet:N22,000
Refer ‘Fresh Passport’ category under ‘Fees for Passport and Others’ section for fees details: Link

Validity

• Adults and Minors (32 pages): 5 years
  
• Adults and Minors (64 pages): 5 years
  
• Adults (18+) only (64 pages): 10 years
  

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The application process starts 48 hours after the Biometric Data Enrolment.
  

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Instructions

• Due to COVID 19 related disruptions, before beginning a new application and/or making a payment, please contact the Nigerian embassy or immigration office for opening dates/times and hours of service.
• Enter all surnames and first names as listed in your official identity document. If only one name is listed in your official identity document enter that surname. Please avoid placing suffixes with your surname.
• Applicants are advised to follow the note under each field and carefully complete the application as per the instructions.
• Applicants are required to appear at chosen Immigration Office for photograph and biometric data capturing.
• Please visit the following link to find more relevant instructions: Link

Required Information

• Full names other particulars of applicant
• DOB and Contact Details
• National Identity Number
• Permanent Residence address
• Address overseas
• Personal details
• Parents’ and next of kin’s details
• Details of reference

Need for the Document

• Nigerian Passport is a document which is required when a Nigerian wants to travel to another nationality through airways.
  

Information which might help

• Place of birth refers to the name of the province, territory or country in which the person was born.
• Administrative charges are non-refundable and payments of passport fees for such cases are subject to approval of application.
• There is no age classification for 64 pages Passport booklet.
• Additional information can be found in the ‘Passports Types’ section in the link below: Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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