Nigeria e-Passport

5 Easy steps to apply for Nigeria Passport

Note that you must;

° Be a Nigerian citizen

°Have the National Identification Number

° Have passport photographs that meet ICAO standards

° ICAO standards are as follows:
The image should be 2 inches by 2 inches.

~ The image must have adequate brightness and contrast.

~The skin tone should be natural.

° Have a birth certificate and local government certificate of indigeneship, before proceeding to the portal for registration.

Here are five simple steps that will guide you to apply for a Nigeria passport

Step 1: Proceed to the Official Website.

Go to the NIS website

http://passport.immigration.gov.ng.

•Choose where you are applying from and select the application you want.

•Fill in your National Identification Number (NIN), date of birth, and the auto-generated captcha to confirm your identity.

Step 2: Complete data fields as required

You will be asked to select the state where you want your passport processed, the booklet type, and the processing office.

The options selected will determine the fees to be charged for the passport.

A 5-year, 32-page passport application is N35,000 while a 10-year, 64-page passport application is N70,000.

For Nigerians in the diaspora, passport fees are pegged at $142 for a 5-year validity (32 pages) and $242 for a 10-year validity $ (64 pages).

Step 3: Document Upload

Upload your photograph passports and other supporting documents.

Step 4: Walk into an Immigration Office for your Biometric Capturing

After completing all online application requirements, applicants are expected to go to the selected office for biometric capturing.

NOTE: BY MARCH 8, NIGERIANS APPLYING FOR PASSPORT WILL NOT NEED TO GO TO NIS OFFICE, IT WILL BE CONTACTLESS AND YOUR PASSPORT WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOU AT YOUR DOOR STEPS

Step 5: Track your passport application process and pick up

After biometric capturing, the applicant can track the application process using the application number and reference number provided by the immigration portal.

How long does it take to get a passport in Nigeria?

Once you have completed the registration correctly, you will be able to collect your passport in two weeks

For more information, visit https://passportintl.immigration.gov.ng