Nigerians can now easily apply for passports online thanks to the Federal Government’s establishment of the passport application portal through the Ministry of Interior.
In December, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Interior Minister, declared that the Federal Government was striving to establish a completely computerized passport application process for the nation.
The minister indicated at the time that the automated application procedure was “99 percent done,” and that uploading passport images and accompanying documentation will be part of the process.
According to him, Nigerian applicants would have to pay N35,000 for 32-page passports with a five-year validity, and N70,000 for 64-page passports with a 10-year validity.
Applications from overseas applicants will cost $130 for passports with a five-year validity period and 32 pages, or $230 for passports with a 10-year validity period and 64 pages.
To apply online, 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. Enter your NIN and date of birth and complete other required data
4. Upload your passport photograph and other supporting documents.
5. Visit the closest Immigration Office for your biometric capture
6. Within two weeks, your passport will be ready for collection.
For fresh applicants,
1. You must be a Nigerian
2. You must have NIN
3. Have a passport photograph that meets ICAO standard
4. Have your documents such as birth certificate, local government certificate of origin, and other documents ready
To renew your passport:
1. You must have NIN
2. Have an old passport number
3. Have a passport photograph that meets ICAO standards.
4. Have your documents such as birth certificate, local government certificate of origin, CONSENT LETTER FOR KIDS and other documents ready.