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.
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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:
- Your local government or state of origin Identification Letter.
- Age declaration or Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate or marriage declaration (for female applicants only) in some cases, you might need to provide newspaper publication of change of name.
- 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)
- 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:
- Visit the Nigeria Immigration website and click the e-Passport application form.
- Fill the Application form correctly.
- Click the box that with “I Accept full responsibility for the information provided“
- Click the “PRINT” Button to print filled form.
- Click on the ‘Submit Application’ button to view the ”˜Applicant details page’
- Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”
- Enter your payment account details correctly.
- After payment, you would be presented a Validation Number.
- 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:
- Go to the “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 ‘approved payment platform provider’ receipt.
- 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.
- You can now print a Receipt or an Acknowledgement Slip by using the buttons on this page. (You will need them for your interview).
- 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:
- Local Government letter of identification.
- Birth certificate / age declaration.
- 2 recent colour passport photographs
- Guarantor’s form sworn to before a commissioner of Oaths / Magistrate / High Court Judge
- Parents’ letter of consent for minors under 16 years
- Marriage certificate where applicable
- Police report in case of lost passport
- Submit application with supporting documents to passport office / Embassy / High Commission
For your Official Passport, you need the documents below:
- Letter of introduction from the appropriate State Government, Federal Government Ministry / Organization.
- Marriage certificate where applicable
- Police report in case of lost passport
- Letter of appointment / last promotion.
- 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) |
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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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Blessing o. says
If I apply for my my international passport, can I get within two weeks?
Pls help is very urgent…
Anonymous says
Pls how do I get international passport as soon as possible pls it’s very urgent to me pls…:and how will I change the name if I didn’t finish the page before marriage and want to go abroad for honey moon how do I change surname to my husband’s name so we can travel together as married couple pls reply thank u
Anonymous says
Hello sir I need the procedure for applying for international passport, I’m a single lady no marriage certificate
Damilola says
pls how long will the Nigeria international passport get expired.
Njideka says
Hello, kudos on a good job!
I am based in Ebute-Metta, Lagos State; and would like to process and collect my International Passport on same day possibly. The Ikoyi office close to me reportedly has a lot of traffic but I also heard that other offices which tend to have a faster processing time also lack materials (booklets) most often.
Which office will you advise I do mine and possibly get same day? I’m ready to apply at the moment.
Isaac Inegbenehi says
You are at advantage when you do it anywhere in Lagos. This is because many other states don’t produce booklets; they get from Lagos too. This was revealed to me by an immigration officer
Kolawole says
Did you get it done? I need to do same tomorrow. Please if yes, how and who helped
Anonymous says
since applying online is cheaper then offline will be how much
Anonymous says
How can I change the name on my international passport.. Am a man
Anonymous says
I want to go for the big brother nija show an i need international passport so i want to get one as quick as possible
Ellen says
Hi I want to renew my old passport online but I don’t want to wait for too long and I saw I need to know if I have to submit other documents before I make payments online
joseph says
nice one tnx
my name is bakare says
please i want to apply for rewneaw my passport how can i do it on line,and apply fo it
Isokpehi Pamela Joyce says
pls I need a genuine passport agent because I want to apply for my international passport asap
Anonymous says
you can get one in their office at lagos
onyetech says
What. Is. The. Difference. Between.32 &. 64. Pages
omoraro mairo says
32 pages are standard international passports that defines your purpose of travel as a non official purpose. while,
64 pages are official international passports that defines your purpose of travel as a temporary or business trip or special invite on a seminar or convention.
Anonymous says
please in case youy are going for a conference or schooling or work which is more apporiate to go for…..is it 32 or 64
izah says
How long does it take to get a nigerian passport
Azubike says
Please where do I go to apply for my passport
iheme iheme Ebubechukwu says
is possible for one residing out of Nigeria to apply for visa for one leaving in Nigeria, pleas I need you reply
Darma Kano says
That is nice we appreciate
vera says
please i want to apply for my international passport, how long will take
Betty says
Thanks for the tips. It’s helpful.
Owherohwobre Joseph says
I lost my international passport years ago ,also believed it has expired,i haven’t traveled with it, any need apply for retrieve or new one .
Thanks
Mimi says
Thankz 4 d info..was rili helpful..
Olabimpe says
Thanks a lot for the information if not for u am losed already thanks
Joseph says
Hello, Thanks for the info, can I get your mail to be able to reach out to you? Thanks once again.
Isaac Inegbenehi says
[email protected]
Anonymous says
Do you make international passport
Anonymous says
Thank you for the information
Anonymous says
Good morning, I and my kids apply for an international passport on the 23rd of March,I was captured but my kids weren’t cos they said I’ll be used as their guarantor. It’s over a month now and they said it hasn’t come out…
Anonymous says
Same I also I apply for it and have not seen anything yet please what’s wrong
tolu keks says
same here, i have not seen my passport international yet, i apply for it last month ago.. they said they have not make booklets yet.. what can i do??
tolu keks says
i want to pay visa fees immediately but my problem is that they are very slowly booklets… i am so worried much
Samuel says
Good evening sir, I don’t have any form of identification and I want to apply for an international passport online, can my siblings stand for me and if so how do I go about it and how long will take to get it
Anonymous says
u must have an identification
Alexander Ogb says
How long will international passport takes to get???? What is the difference between Ecowas and international passport???????