1forall:

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1forall:

I suggest you take the time out to go there as thats where I guess you'll get the best immigration advise, than regret not doing so when ure at the airport already.

johnkent of course she'll get in, though it aint like she's just gonna waltz in without stress. The question is 'will she be allowed to board at the origin?'

johnkent:

i dont understand why you guys think that immigrations in Nigeria will give her a hard time. I dont think so. I know its Nigeria but trust me, they wont really do anything to her. The issue here that i can see is if the airline here in the US will let her board on an expired passport. They'll probably will since its a direct flight to Nigeria.
She is a Nigerian citizen and has every right to enter nigeria with or without a passport. We only carry passports as proof of citizenship. because she has an expired Nigerian passport doesnt make her less of a citizen.
call Arik and see what they tell ya.

johnkent:

i remember coming back from Mexico a few months ago and this Hispanic guy didn't have any form of ID and he claimed to be a US citizen. They couldnt send him back to Mexico as he claimed to be a US citizen but anyways, he was detained for a while until they could figure out his citizenship and he sure was a US citizen. has lived in Southern cali since birth and could hardly speak a lick of english. They let him in let alone someone that has a passport. The expiration date on the passport doesnt matter when u re seeking entry into YOUR COUNTRY/country that issued the passport.

Bossman:

I know how you feel mycutiepie, about those folks at the Naija embassy not picking up the phone. And, if you are lucky to get someone to talk to, it's usually some idiot that has no clue and will likely just spit out incorrect information.

Bossman:

I know how you feel mycutiepie, about those folks at the Naija embassy not picking up the phone. And, if you are lucky to get someone to talk to, it's usually some slowpoke that has no clue and will likely just spit out incorrect information. Unfurtunaly, the new passport renewal procedure is hell, because fingeprints are now required. As huge as the US is, they now require everyone to show up in NY physically. So, if I live in Los Angeles, Miami, etc. we are talking about a 5 hour flight or so. I am in Chicago, and my brother is in the same predicament. They pretty much told him he has to do it online, then at some point someone will contact him with an interview/fingerprint date. I do not see why fingerprints cannot be mailed to them, just like it is for a lot of other US documents.

This I know, going to Naija without a valid passport is a big risk. There is no guarantee you will even board the flight, talkless of entering the country. Yes, it's your country but the officers there have all right to deny you entry if your papers are not valid or complete. It's just like saying you want to enter the US with an expired US passport. Now, you know that will not happen.

mycutiepie: Is this true, a friend of mine told me that you can travel to Nigeria with your expired Nigerian passport. Cos mine is expired, didnt know that until I checked this month, I have renewed it once and cant go to NY cos I am a mom of 3, going to school and in btw. I should be visiting 9ja this month but I dont know if what my friend told me is true. I will apply for the e-passport during my trip. Thanks. Your urgent response will be appreciated.