Getting a Nigerian International Passport has been made easier as Citizens can obtain it virtually. Daily news24 brings steps on processes to follow to acquire a Nigerian passport online.
While some countries will require visitors to have a Visa, some might not, but what is important to note is that an international passport is needed for any travel abroad.
The Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) offers two types of e-passports: “Standard” and “Official.” Each is intended for a specific type of travel.
All Nigerian citizens can obtain standard e-passports (with a green cover). Meanwhile, only Nigerian diplomats and government officials are issued official e-passports (with a blue cover).
Nigerians applying for passports will be charged N1000 in Nigeria for the verification of their National Identification Number.
It is usually divided into pages (32 and 64) and types (standard and official). Citizens who do not travel abroad frequently are usually issued a 32-page passport. If your job or business requires you to make multiple international business trips per year, you can apply for a passport with 64 pages.
As a leisure traveller, you can also apply for a 64-page passport. This eliminates the need to renew your passport on a regular basis.
Below are the NIS-revealed official prices for variations of a Nigerian passport:
32 pages passport booklet
Minor (0 to 17 years old) – 8,750
Adult (18 to 59 years old) -N 15,000
Senior (60 and above) – N 8,750
64 pages passport booklet
Minor (0 to 17 years old) – N20,000
Adult (18 to 59 years old) – N20,000
Senior (60 and above) – N20,000
This price list is subject to review by the NIS at any time. Therefore, kindly keep tabs on their website.
Standard passport requirements
- Identity proof from your local government.
- Birth certificate or proof of age
- A pair of passport-sized colour photos that have been taken recently.
- A formal oath taken by a guarantor in the presence of a commissioner of oaths, Magistrate, or High Court Judge.
- Underage students would be required to have a signed letter of permission from their parents or guardians.
- Legal proof of marriage, if applicable.
Official passport requirements
- Letter of introduction from the appropriate State Government, Federal Government Ministry/Organisation.
- Legal proof of marriage, if germane.
- A police report, if an individual’s passport was stolen or lost.
- A duplicate of your appointment letter or letter of promotion from your last employer.
Steps to apply online for a Nigerian international passport
After completing the online application for a Nigerian passport, you will be required to pick up a physical copy of your passport from the passport office closest to you.
Kindly follow the process outlined below to apply for a passport in Nigeria.
To gain access the Nigerian Immigration Services online, click here. It is the only known platform for application.
- Pick your passport type: Select “Standard e-Passport” OR “Official e-Passport,” and then proceed to “Start Application.”
- Pick a nation where the processing will take place: This is location you will collect your passport book.
- Fill out the application: After checking the box that says “I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM,” click the “PRINT” button to print out the application.
- Documentation upload: You can now upload the scanned versions of your necessary paperwork. Specified documents should be scanned and uploaded as PDF files.
- Proceed to the online payment page: Pick your preferred currency by clicking the “Pay in Naira” or “Pay in Dollars” button. After you’ve finished paying, click the submit button.
- Identification number: Your application will be allocated a distinctive identifier and a reference number. Once that payment has been made, and gotten a “Validation Number,” you can verify it on the website of the NIS.
- Guarantor form: Get a notarized copy of the Guarantor’s form after printing. After that, Upload it/continue, kindly enter your passport application ID and reference number and click submit.
- Biometrics and image capturing: After submitting your online application, you will be mandated to visit the immigration office designated for you to have your pictures and biometrics taken by an official.
