Hey there! It’s been a while since I wrote here. I’m bringing an exciting update for anyone looking to apply for or renew their Nigerian Passport! Starting January 8, 2024, the Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service, rolled out Phase 1 of the fresh Nigeria Passport Application. Now, to make sure you’re all set for this, let’s break down the steps in a more simple tone.
The most important requirement for this new process is the NIN (National Identification Number) provided by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Without the NIN, you cannot apply for or renew your Nigerian passport. As a result, if you have any problems with your NIN, such as having two NINs, an incorrect age, or a name arrangement, you must make the necessary changes before proceeding.
If you’re here reading this paragraph, it means you’ve gone through everything above, and you’re all set to either renew or start your Nigeria Passport Application.
I’ll walk you through with pictures to ensure a seamless process.
To begin, go to https://passport.immigration.gov.ng. You will arrive at the page for the Nigeria Passport Application Services. This article is intended for those who wish to apply for a fresh passport. If you choose to renew, don’t feel bad about it because the procedure is essentially the same. Press the “Apply for Fresh Passport Button.”
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This opens the NIN Verification for New Nigeria Passport Application page. You must enter your date of birth, NIN, and Captcha Verification Number in the blanks on this page, as shown in the attached image. Once the fields have been filled out, click the Verify button.
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The NIMC NIN Database will be queried to retrieve your information when you click the Verify Button while remaining on the same web page. The following information will already be filled in: First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Marital Status, Place of Birth, and Maiden Name.
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Your information will be obtained from the NIMC NIN Database when you click the Verify Button and remain on the same page. Pre-filled fields will include your First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Marital Status, Place of Birth, and Maiden Name.
Moving ahead, the Passport Booklet Type and Processing Office will be covered on the next page. Lagos was chosen as the processing state, and Ikoyi was chosen as the processing office, as can be seen in the image.
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The passports are 32 pages long and 64 pages long, with respective validity periods of five and ten years. Presently, the 32 pages cost 35,000 naira, while the 64 pages, in all processing offices around the country, cost 70000 naira.
To proceed, you must upload a colored passport-sized photo. The little notice that appears on the website states that your passport will be printed with the photo that you’ve uploaded. The processing office used to take the applicant’s photo before now.
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While this is a new system, you need to comply with the ICAO photo guidelines while choosing one. The dimensions and rules to adhere to for the required photo are provided below.
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You will be directed to the page requiring your personal information once the portal has accepted your uploaded photo. For future access to your Nigeria passport application, you will want your Reference Number, so make a note of it.
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You won’t be able to change some of the information that has been pulled from your NIN. This has the following: Gender, Date of Birth, First Name, Middle Name, and Surname. The remaining details, which include Title, Place of Birth, Country of Birth, Marital Status, Occupation, Maiden Name, and Email, needs to be completed by you.
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Your contact information will be on the page that comes next. Enter the following information in the blank: your full house or residence address in Nigeria, contact number, home town or village, and state of origin.
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You must fill out the following page with your Next of Kin information.
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The enhanced system also includes Supporting Documents. Before your Nigeria passport application can be submitted, you must upload a few documents that are required.
- Certificate of Birth or Declaration of Age
- Local Government Certificate of Indigeneship
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Depending on whether you have dual nationality, you’ll need to upload the data page of your Non-Nigerian Passport. Also, if you are married, you will be required to upload your Marriage Certificate.
Please take notice that the uploaded documents must be genuine and readable.
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When everything is finished, you will see a summary of your Nigeria passport application, which you can review before completing the payment. You will need to attest to the accuracy of the information, assuming that everything is correct.
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You’ll have different payment methods to choose from. After a successful payment, you’ll receive some mail in your email address. This is the step involved in the Nigeria Passport Application.
Just before i end this, you’ll need to head to the Nigeria Immigration Service Appointment Portal, as it’s mandatory to booking an appointment before biometric capture needs to be taken.