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If you have ever wondered how to apply for an international passport and get it very fast in Nigeria, this article is for you. You are about to get the complete guide on how to get an international passport in Nigeria.

Generally, getting an international passport in some States take longer than others. For example, it is faster to get an international passport when you apply in Lagos than In Edo State. This is due to the fact that the passports are not produced in Edo State.

Now, there are two ways you can apply for the Nigerian international passport. It is either you apply online using the Nigeria immigration official website or you apply physically by visiting any immigration office of your choice. I will explain how to go about both methods.

How To Apply For Nigerian International Passport Offline

Offline in this context means going to the immigration office yourself. This was the method I used to apply for my passport. An agent there will guide you through the whole process. However, it is more expensive than applying online.

You will need to submit a copy of the following documents to the immigration officer:

 

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  1. Your local government or state of origin Identification Letter.
  2. Age declaration or Birth certificate
  3. Marriage certificate or marriage declaration (for female applicants only) in some cases, you might need to provide newspaper publication of change of name.
  4. Make photocopies of the valid international passport or your friend or relative together with his/ her national identification card or driver’s license (this person will stand as your guarantor)
  5. 2 passport photographs or 4-6 because of age and marriage declaration.

For those with E-passport applying for re-issue:
All you need to renew your expired passport is to take the expired passport and 2 passport photographs to the immigration office.

How To Apply For Nigerian International Passport Online

Like I stated earlier, applying for an international passport online is less stressful.

You may want to see the full procedures below:

  1. Visit the Nigeria Immigration website and click the e-Passport application form.
  2. Fill the Application form correctly.
  3. Click the box that with “I Accept full responsibility for the information provided“
  4. Click the “PRINT” Button to print filled form.
  5. Click on the ‘Submit Application’ button to view the ”˜Applicant details page’
  6. Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”
  7. Enter your payment account details correctly.
  8. After payment, you would be presented a Validation Number.
  9. Keep the validation number for future use. You can also print a receipt by clicking the ”˜Print the Receipt’ button

How To Use International Passport Validation Number

After payment, having obtained the “Validation Number”, proceed to the NIS portal for confirmation of payment:

  1. Go to the “Query your Application Payment Status” and enter your Passport Application ID and Reference No.
  2. If a “Validation Number” field appears, enter the number from your ‘approved payment platform provider’ receipt.
  3. Click the “Search Record” button and you will be sent to the “Applicant’s Details” page where a date for your interview has been generated.
  4. You can now print a Receipt or an Acknowledgement Slip by using the buttons on this page. (You will need them for your interview).
  5. You will be presented with your NIS e-receipt or Acknowledgement Slip in a new window. Click on “Print” button to send a copy to the printer.

 

Documents Required For Online International Passport Application

Just like the offline application method, the documents required for your Online Standard Passport application are:

  1. Local Government letter of identification.
  2. Birth certificate / age declaration.
  3. 2 recent colour passport photographs
  4. Guarantor’s form sworn to before a commissioner of Oaths / Magistrate / High Court Judge
  5. Parents’ letter of consent for minors under 16 years
  6. Marriage certificate where applicable
  7. Police report in case of lost passport
  8. Submit application with supporting documents to passport office / Embassy / High Commission

 

For your Official Passport, you need the documents below:

  1. Letter of introduction from the appropriate State Government, Federal Government Ministry / Organization.
  2. Marriage certificate where applicable
  3. Police report in case of lost passport
  4. Letter of appointment / last promotion.
  5. Submit application with supporting documents to passport office / Embassy / High Commission


Important Notice:

· Acknowledgment slip & payment receipt plus 2 recent photographs are applicable in all cases

· Print out copy of duly completed application form

· Take printed and signed application forms to Passport office / Embassy / High Commission for further processing

· A guarantor must attach the following documents

a. Photocopy of Data page of Nigerian standard Passport

b. Driving License or National Identity Card.

The Fastest Way To Get Your International Passport

I don’t know how you may feel about this, however, the fastest way to get your international passport is when you do it offline and are connected to a top immigration officer. This was how I got mine with the speed of light.

Now you may be asking, is it better to apply for passport online or at immigration office? Applying online is less stressful, but meeting the immigration officer one-on-one will help you monitor the progress of your passport and it is usually faster to get your passport ready.

How Much Does It Cost To Get International Passport In Nigeria?

The cost of international passport varies directly as the number of pages in it. I got my international passport in Edo State with the sum of thirty thousand naira (#30,000). See the breakdown as shown in immigration website below:

NIS PASSPORT FEE – APPLYING IN NIGERIA (NAIRA)
Booklet Type AGE 0 – 17 AGE 18 – 59 AGE 60+
32 Pages 8,750 15,000 8,750
64 Pages 20,000 20,000 20,000

 

How to Check If Your Passport Is Ready

When you apply through an agent, he/she will inform you immediately the passport is ready. Generally, the names of those whose passport are ready will be pasted in the immigration notice board.

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Read Also: How to check if your National Id Is ready

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143 Comments

  1. Nice and amazing article bro. Made it very easy and understanding to me without doing research. I came here and got all vital infos here. You are superb. Thanks a lot for your info. More grace to your elbow .

  2. I live in Lagos..can u help me with an international passport asap? I’m ready…kindly leave ur contact

  3. What’s the requirement for children between age 1 & 6? And what’s the cost implication? I need for my 3 kid & my wife, mine is renewal.

  4. good after sir isaac, i have been reading through ur article and comments so far. pls i have a little problem, i already applied for my passport online and a date has been fixed for my interview but i have a problem with the filling of my guarantors form. can u pls give me a guildline on the filling before proceeding to court for stamping. tanks

    • Sure! But if I may ask, were you supposed to fill it yourself?

      • I don’t think so

  5. is it a must that you will have your friend’s international passport or I.d ???

    • You only need the photocopy… It could be passport, national Id card or voters card. Photocopy only

      • OK. what of passport guarantor form?? what is it? And it is must that the passport guarantor form will be signed by the person that have the international passport or national id?

  6. Do u have immigration offices in each state of d federation, and can each state office produce d international passport?

  7. I had applied at local immigration office and officer met there said 28k for Normally available. But if I want to get it fast then 35k. I opted for 35k because he told me it takes less than 3days or a week to get. Now is about 2weeks and I’m yet to get. When I called him he’s saying that there have been no production and I have to wait more a week. Is he telling me the truth. I was screened and captured but he made me pay more for a service. I did not receive now im texting him to prepare a refund cash for me as I had waited like every normal person. Is he telling me true because I have friends who got there express passport in less than a week. He told me a day or 3days now tunes has change to 2weeks still counting

    • There is usually shortage of materials for production of passport in some States. Since you were screened and captured then your passport would surely be produced. However, since he collected more money, you ought to have received the passport within a week. You may want to be patient with him a little.

      • please what are the requirements for the international passport

    • Infact we are in the same boot just that I paid 30k and I get different stories everyday.

  8. Pls am feargod maduka by name…..Am onitsha…And i want to apply for passport in delta…Pls where will i go to obtain in fast…Pls help me

  9. pls I’m in kwara state Hw do I go abt it.I need d international passport faster. pls share me ur whatsapp contact

  10. I live in lagos and I need a passport in less than 12days for urgent reasons. I read through the requirement document. The only one I dont have is the State/Local Govt. Identification.

    * Can my application be done without this document?
    * Considering the situation (time & incomplete doc), would applying through an agent offset these limitations?

    • You can get State or local government of origin certificate in one day. It will be ready before 12 days… An agent helps process it faster (You know 9Ja)

  11. Hi I stay in Port Harcourt and I want to apply online for the international passport. Do you think I will be able to get it before November or it is better to apply offline?

  12. when u get the passport.can u travel with it within Nigeria on flight

  13. I am 16 I and I want to have a passport but i don’t want my parent to know so what will i do

  14. pls am in cameroon an i want to do the the e passport
    i want to know how long it will take to get it after the tomb print

    • Depends on where you apply… Usually from one day to about three weeks.

  15. Pls mr isaac i need this pasport augently,i dont know how you will help me,i live in niger state pls help

  16. good day,

    i don’t have NIGERIA NATIONAL ID CARD, but i register for it since a year ago while it is not yet ready, now i want to apply my passport.

    1. can i able to apply it without that ID CARD?.

    2. or should i apply another NATIONAL ID CARD ex-were of other state?.

    3. how much it should cost me in Oyo state for 64 pages?

    4. how many days it will take? .

    • You actually need photocopied ID CARD of two other persons (that will stand for you). It can be any official form of Identification, e.g driver’s licence, voters card, etc ……… It is not compulsory that you use your national id card.

      The price varies but usually less than or equal to 30k.

  17. please, how can I contact you. I want to obtain my own international passport in Lagos but I heard, it kind of a very tedious process. how can you help me with connections? Can you contact me via email or WhatsApp me on 08150946706.

    • I got connection in Benin, and it would take about a week to be out. Don’t you think even Lagos would be less stressful than coming down to Benin?

  18. I need to get mine b4 September, pls mr Isaac how do I go about this?

  19. Mr. Moshood Owonikoko, I would like to contact you but your details are not here.

  20. If you want to apply in Lagos contact me, I can link you up with an immigration officer.

    • please can you help with a contact to apply in lagos?

  21. how much is it now to apply for 64 page passport and how long will it take assuming I tipped the officer with extra 5 to 10k… I’m coming to Benin, Edo state next month to apply for it.

  22. Sorry please, if I apply online without the help of any immigration offer, how long can it take? What if I use manual application in Akure, how long can it take?

  23. How long does it normally take to get once passport if one apply online without the help of any immigration offer? What if manual without any personal Link with any officer? Now if any offer is involved, how long can it take? Quick reply please.

    • It takes one day to three weeks or 3 Months depending on where you did it. It’s faster in Lagos than Benin City.

      • Please, is it possible to get it before October? I live in Lagos. Please send me your mobile number and who I can contact through my email. Thanks

  24. Can you link me up to the people who helped you apply? Want to do mine. Phone number; 07031236464

      • The Standard passport is for an average citizen. The official e-passport, which is primarily reserved for certain classes of government officials and Nigerian diplomats, is also obtainable through same processes as the Standard.

        • Good day sir, please how can I get instant international passport?

          • And how much does it cost

  25. is this regarded as VISA?

      • did someone still need international passport when someone was given free visa?