ITS OFFICIAL!!! Nigeria Immigration Launch Automated System To Enrol For International Passport Online [See Link And Prices Here]—The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, today (Monday) launched the first online portal for passport application in Abuja.
He disclosed this during a demonstration session of the online portal on Friday with the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Caroline Adepoju.
According to Tunji, an online passport application platform has been established for both international and Nigerian applicants.
The minister had announced in December that the Federal Government was working to ensure a full automation system of passport application in the country.
At the time, the minister said the automated application system was “99 per cent done,” adding that the process would include uploading passport photos and supporting documents.
He stated that Nigerian applicants who want 32-page passports with five-year validity would pay N25,000, while those who want 64-page passports with a 10-year validity would pay N70,000.
Meanwhile, foreign applicants, who wish to apply for passports 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. Candidates must submit their applications at https://passport.immigration.gov.ng.
Dignitaries who graced the event included the Chairman, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa; representative of the International Organisation for Migration, Stephen Matete; Country Manager, Development Alternatives Incorporated, Joe Abah; Founder, Kwandala Foundation, Tijjani Musa, and the Co-founder, Technext, David Afolayan.
5 Easy Steps To Apply For Your International Passport On Phones Or Laptops
Below are five easy steps to follow in order to apply for a new international passport or a renewal.
1. Access the online portal at https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/ and enter your NIN. The system will auto-fill your data from the National Identity Management Commission.
2. Fill in all necessary data fields as prompted, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
3. Upload your passport photo and other required breeder documents (such as birth certificate, indigeneship certificate, etc) onto the platform.
4. Visit an immigration office for biometric capture. This step ensures the necessary physical verification and identity confirmation.
5. Expect your passport to be ready for collection within two weeks, marking the successful completion of the application process.
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It should be noted that for passport renewals, applicants must have their old passport number readily available for uploading during the application.
