The Federal Government has opened its online passport application portal. This, it said, would allow applicants to apply for their passport without the initial encumbrances.
In December, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, had announced that the FG was working to ensure a fully automated system of passport application in the country.
The Minister had said the automated application system was 99 per cent done. He explained at the time that the process would include uploading of passport photos and supporting documents.
According to him, Nigerian applicants who want 32-page passport with five-year validity would pay N35,000, while those who want 64-page passport with
10-year validity would pay N70,000.
Foreign applicants, who wish to apply for passport with a five-year validity period and 32 pages, will pay $130, while those who prefer passports with a 10-year validity period and 64 pages will pay $230.
Steps to apply for passport online:
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.
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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 standards
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
4. Have your documents such as birth certificate, local government certificate of origin, and other documents ready.
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