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Step-by-step Guide On How To Get A Passport In Nigeria
The Nigerian international passport is an internationally recognized document for travelling and a source of personal identification.
The Nigerian international passport is an internationally recognized document for travelling and a source of personal identification. In this article, RNN has compiled a step-by-step guide on how to get a passport in Nigeria.
Whether you are planning to travel abroad or you want to have your passport at hand in case of any travelling opportunity, as a bonafide citizen of any country, you should have an international passport. You don’t have to wait until you plan to travel abroad before you get an international passport.
Types of International Passports available in Nigeria
1. Standard
This passport type is the type available for the general public. This identity document is what every Nigerian citizen is entitled to acquire before travelling abroad. It has a green cover.
2. Diplomatic
This type of document is accessible to protocol officers in government and government ambassadors including the president, vice president, governors and senators, and some other high-ranking government officials. It has a red cover.
3. Official
This passport type is given to government officials such as ministers, governors, permanent secretaries, and secretary-general of the federation. It has a blue cover.
4. Seamans
This type is given to people who work on the sea or ocean. Therefore, it is for sailors and it has a maroon cover.
5. Pilgrim
This type is for Nigerian citizens embarking on pilgrimages to holy lands such as Jerusalem and Mecca. This type does not have a stable cover colour due to security reasons.
Requirements for the Nigerian International Passport
To be eligible to apply for the Nigerian international passport, the applicant must submit the required documents which include:
- Birth certificate or Age declaration
- Local government letter of identification
- Coloured passport photographs
- Guarantor’s form, duly signed and stamped by a commissioner of oath, magistrate and high court judge
- Parent’s letter of consent for minors (under 16 years of age)
- Marriage certificate where applicable
- police report in case of a lost passport
- completed passport immigration data form
Step-by-step guide on how to get an International Passport in Nigeria
The body in charge of international passport issuance in Nigeria is the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). To apply for your international passport you have to start your application process online to submit your profile data before visiting their office physically to complete the process. To apply, follow these procedures;
1. Visit the passport application page of the Nigerian Immigration Service online portal.
2. Locate and click on the appropriate application form to start the process.
3. Select a passport type (standard e-passport or official e-passport), then click on the ‘Start Application’ button.
4. Fill out the application form and print the filled form.
5. Click on the submit application button to view the applicant details page.
6. Click on Proceed to online payment.
7. Click to select the payment currency (Pay in Naira or Pay in Dollars) option, then click on the Continue button.
8. Identification number: You will be issued an application ID and reference number. Once payment has been made and you have gotten a “Validation Number,” you can verify it on the NIS website.
9. Print your NIS e-receipt on the portal home page.
10. Generate your passport guarantor’s form.
11. After you have submitted your online application, you will need to visit your specified immigration office for photographs and biometrics to be taken.
Note: Bear in mind that while applying for a new passport, and you have never previously owned one, you need to fill out the form for a Fresh Passport. Click on ‘Fresh Passport’ on the menu bar. Choose the appropriate passport type you are applying for and click on the ‘Start Application’ button.
Cost of Nigerian International Passport
The cost of an international passport in Nigeria depends on various factors such as age and passport booklet type. Payment for a Nigerian international passport is made online in either naira or US dollars.
| Booklet Type | Age 0 – 17 | Age 18 – 59 | Age 60 and above |
| 32 Pages | 25,000 Naira | 25,000 Naira | 25,000 Naira |
| 64 Pages | 70,000 Naira | 70,000 Naira | 70,000 Naira |
How to Renew Nigerian International Passport
Just like how to get an international passport in Nigeria, the process to renew a Nigerian International Passport is the same procedure for getting a new one.
If your Nigerian international passport is expired and needs to be renewed, the same sum is paid for 64 pages, and the same amount is paid for a lost passport.
FAQs
How much is the Nigerian International Passport today?
A 64-page Nigerian passport with a 10-year validity period costs N70,000, while one with a five-year validity period costs N35,000. Applicants must pay N25,000 for the new 32-page passport with a five-year validity term and N1,000 naira for NIN Verification.
How much is the renewal of the Nigerian International Passport?
The cost of renewing a Nigerian international passport is the same sum as getting a new one, and the same amount is paid for a lost passport.
It usually costs N70,000 to renew a 64-page Nigerian passport with a 10-year validity period, while the one with 5-year validity is N35,000.
Where to apply for an international passport in Nigeria?
You have to visit the home page of the Nigerian Immigration Service to apply and get a new passport. Applicants may also go to the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) office close to their location to acquire one.
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