Step-by-Step Guide to Online Nigerian Passport Application

 

It's great news that Nigeria has launched a Passport Automation System, making it easier for citizens both at home and in the diaspora to apply for and obtain passports online. Here's a summary of the steps and requirements for enrolling in the Passport Automation System:

Steps for Enrollment:

1. Visit the Official Website:

   • Go to passport.immigration.gov.ng.
   • Select "Apply from outside Nigeria."

2. Login:

   • Sign in with your Google account.

3. Create New Application:

   • Click on 'create new application.'
   • Fill in details, including processing country and embassy, contact information, and next of kin.

4. Payment:

   • The passport booklet fee will be automatically generated in USD.
   • Make an online payment.

5. Collection:

   • Your passport will be ready for collection in two weeks.

Requirements for Fresh Applicants:

1. Nationality:

   • You must be a Nigerian citizen.

2. National Identification Number (NIN):

   • Possess a valid NIN.

3. Passport Photograph:

   • Provide a passport photograph meeting ICAO standards.

4. Documentary Requirements:

   • Birth certificate, NIN slip, State of Origin Certificate, Marriage certificate, and other relevant documents.

Requirements for Passport Renewal:

1. National Identification Number (NIN):

   • Possess a valid NIN.

2. Old Passport Number:

   • Provide the number of your old passport.

3. Passport Photograph:

   • Provide a passport photograph meeting ICAO standards.

4. Documentary Requirements:

   • NIN slip, Old passport booklet, and an application letter.
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   For Nigerian Applicants:

5. 32-Page Passport (5-Year Validity):

   • Fee: N35,000

6. 64-Page Passport (10-Year Validity):

   • Fee: N70,000

For Foreign Applicants:

1. 32-Page Passport (5-Year Validity):

   • Fee: $130

2. 64-Page Passport (10-Year Validity):

   • Fee: $230

It's important for applicants to choose the passport type and validity period that best suits their needs and to make the corresponding payment online. This pricing structure provides options for individuals based on the duration and number of pages they require in their passports.

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