Hi, everyone in here. Please, a quick question for those in the know. I'll appreciate useful opinions.

I used to think applications for Nigerian passport are suppose to be done online. But after reading a lot here and elsewhere online, I observed that process usually leads to delays. So I decided to go make enquiry at one disheveled immigration office in my LGA. There was no mention of online application and I was told to come with N18,000 for processing when ready. Please, does this sound right? Or something fishy somewhere? Thanks.

Applications are done online here in the UK, most of mainland Europe (where there is a Nigerian Consulate) and the US.

I imagine that in Nigeria, with less than reliable IT infrastructure, it is more logical and practical to apply in person.

Nigeria passport is been done online everywhere, you can log on to www.immigration.gov.ng, fill the form and print them out by yourself with your appointment date at the immigration office. But the problem with this is that it will take longer time before you could finish and get your passport. The other option is that you will pay them in the immigration office and they do the necessary procesing for you and you get your passport instantly. I did mine around 15,000#.
GOOD LUCK.

The applications are done online. The imigration officer will fill in your details on your behalf and smile away with your NGN10,000.

Thanks for your input, everyone.

calebo10: Nigeria passport is been done online everywhere, you can log on to www.immigration.gov.ng, fill the form and print them out by yourself with your appointment date at the immigration office. But the problem with this is that it will take longer time before you could finish and get your passport. The other option is that you will pay them in the immigration office and they do the necessary procesing for you and you get your passport instantly. I did mine around 15,000#.
GOOD LUCK.

Man, when and where did you do it?