International Passport Costs in Nigeria (2023)
The Nigerian International Passport (e-passport) serves as the primary document confirming Nigerian citizenship. It’s an essential means of identification and crucial for international travel. The Nigerian Immigration Service is responsible for processing international passports.
Nigerian International Passport Pricing
In 2019, the Nigeria Immigration Service announced that the registration and issuance of new international passports would cost N70,000. Issuance began on Monday, March 4, 2019.
The updated international passport offers several benefits:
- Validity for up to 10 years
- Self-tracking for visa applications
- Enhanced durability with polycarbonate technology
- Weather-resistant
Current official Nigerian international passport prices, based on the number of pages and validity period, are as follows:
- 64-page Nigeria International Passport (10 years validity) – N70,000
- 64-page Nigeria International Passport (5 years validity) – N35,000
- 32-page Nigeria International Passport (5 years validity) – N25,000
Regrettably, obtaining an international passport at the official prices is nearly impossible for most Nigerians. They currently pay the following unofficial rates:
- 64-page Nigeria International Passport (10 years validity) – N150,000 to N250,000
- 64-page Nigeria International Passport (5 years validity) – N80,000 to N150,000
- 32-page Nigeria International Passport (5 years validity) – N60,000 to N100,000
Several factors influence the unofficial price paid for a passport, including location, personal connections, and urgency for processing and pickup.
Nigerian International Passport Requirements
Here is a summary of the documents required when applying for an international passport:
For a standard passport:
- Local Government letter of identification
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- 2 recent color passport photographs
- Guarantor’s form sworn before a commissioner of Oaths, Magistrate, or High Court Judge
- Parental consent letter for minors under 16 years
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Police report for lost passports
For an official passport:
- Introduction letter from relevant State Government, Federal Government Ministry, or Organization
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Police report for lost passports
- Letter of appointment or most recent promotion
Payments can be made online during the application process.
How to Pay Online for Nigerian International Passport
- Visit the Nigeria Immigration Portal homepage
- Click on the appropriate application form to begin:
- Select “Standard e-Passport” or “Official e-Passport” and click “Start Application”
- Complete the Application form, check the box to accept responsibility for the information provided, and click “PRINT” to print the filled form
- Submit your application and view the “Applicant details page”
- Click “Proceed to Online Payment”
- Select the payment currency (“Pay in Naira” or “Pay in Dollars”) and click “Continue”
- Choose your preferred payment method (credit/debit card or bank) and currency (Naira or US Dollars)
- If paying by credit/debit card, select “Credit/Debit card” and click “Continue.” Enter your login credentials and click “Login.” You’ll be redirected to the payment portal. To proceed with the payment, click “PAY.” After payment, a “Validation Number” is generated. Save this number and use it to confirm your payment. You may also print a receipt by clicking “Print the Receipt.”
- If paying at a bank, select “Bank” and click “Continue.” View the list of participating banks, and click “Print Acknowledgment.” The acknowledgement slip includes the Transaction ID, Application ID, and Reference Number. Present this slip at a participating bank to make your payment.
- If you reside outside Nigeria and selected a processing country other than Nigeria, you’ll be redirected to an approved payment platform to complete your application and pay in US Dollars.
After payment, use your receipt with the validation number to confirm payment on the NIS portal by following these steps:
- Go to “Query your Application Payment Status” and enter your Passport Application ID and Reference No.
- If a “Validation Number” field appears, enter the number from your receipt and click “Search Record”
- You will be redirected to the “Applicant’s Details” page, where an interview date is generated
- Print a Receipt or Acknowledgement Slip using the buttons on this page (required for your interview)
Bring your NIS e-Receipt to the interview.
To print the receipt, click “Query your application payment status,” select “Passport” under “Application Type,” and fill in your Application ID, Reference Number, and Validation Number (if applicable). Click “Print receipt” to generate your NIS e-receipt.
Additionally, generate and present your Passport Guarantor’s Form at the interview by following these steps:
- Click “Passport guarantor’s form” on the Nigeria Immigration Service homepage
- Enter the Reference and ID numbers from your Acknowledgment Slip
- Click “Print” to print the first page, and “Next” to print the second page
Bring the following documents to the passport office after your application:
- Acknowledgment slip, payment receipt, and 2 recent photographs
- Copy of the completed application form
- Printed and signed application forms
- Photocopy of your guarantor’s Nigerian Standard Passport data page and Driving License or National Identity Card