The Nigerian Government, through the Ministry of Interior, has launched the online passport application portal to make it easier for Nigerians to apply for their passport.
Recall that the the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced in December that the Federal Government was working to ensure a fully automated system of passport application in the country.
The minister said then that the automated application system was “99 per cent done” and added that the process would include uploading passport photos and supporting documents.
He stated that that Nigerian applicants who want 32-page passports with five-year validity would part with N35,000 while those who want 64-page passports with a 10-year validity would have to pay N70,000.
However, foreign applicants, who wish to apply for passports with a five-year validity period and 32 pages, will pay $130, while those who want passports with a 10-year validity period and 64 pages will pay $230.
For online application, follow the steps below:
1. Visit the online application portal http://passport.immigration.gov.ng.
2. Click on “Apply for Fresh Passport” (for new applicants)
3. Input your NIN and date of birth and complete other required data
4. Upload your passport photograph and other supporting documents.
5. Go to the nearest Immigration Office for your biometric capture.
6. Within two weeks, your passport will be ready for collection.
For first time applicants,
1. You must be a Nigerian
2. You must have NIN
3. Have a passport photograph that meets ICAO standards
4. Have your documents such as birth certificate, local government certificate of origin, and other documents ready
For passport renewal:
1. You must have NIN
2. You must have an old passport number
3. You must have a passport photograph that meets ICAO standards.
4. You must have your documents such as birth certificate, local government certificate of origin, and other documents ready.
