rovert:

I know what a diplomatic passport is, but what is an official passport? These people should just use words that make things plain instead of using words that can be exploited by funny officials? Are there unofficial passports?

I believe those two words means almost the same, just another redundant use of words, I think.

Official and Diplomatic Passport only! The OP is not even better. Illiteracy is a disease o. No wonder Nigerians are messed up at the embassy of these countries

An official passport is a passport which is issued to someone who must travel internationally on official state business. These passports are issued specifically to people who need to travel, rather than to people who are being assigned or posted overseas. For people who are being assigned overseas for state purposes, a diplomatic passport is issued. Official passports are usually a different color from regular passports, to make them easier to identify, and they do not entitle their bearers to any special privileges.

But wait a minute...Itz only for official and diplomatic passport holders...mtchewwwwwww

pythonwizpro:

I believe those two words means almost the same, just another redundant use of words, I think.

They don't necessarily mean the same thing, not all govt officials holds red passport.

rovert:

I know what a diplomatic passport is, but what is an official passport? These people should just use words that make things plain instead of using words that can be exploited by funny officials? Are there unofficial passports?

Official passport is issued to individuals or group representing a country officially in an international seminar, training or event.

justwise:

They don't necessarily mean the same thing, not all govt officials holds red passport.

Maybe you are right, but when going on an official, state business to another country, then you need a diplomatic passport. Hence, the reason I used the word 'ALMOST' and not 'OUTRIGHTLY'.

News like this only give me hope that Nigeria will be great again. Soon ordinary passport will be included, also not only SA but few more countries.
God bless Nigeria.

na sooh make i pack my bag go back to nigeria cuz s.a is misirable place to stay abeg i don dey pack sha cus s.a lady wan kidnap me cus am too handsome smh

An official passport is issued to a person who travels internationally on state business.

spenca:
Normal citizens got the ecowas pp

TYPES OF PASSPORTS IN NIGERIA

Passport Types
Diplomatic Passport
Official Passport
Standard Nigeria Passport
Pilgrims Passport
Seaman's Book (Certificate of Identity)


www.immigration.gov.ng

Vikin:

Mainly for diplomats and some professional bodies...

Ordinary citizens are under standard passport...

Confirm at immigration website

So all government workers have a passport called 'official' passport?

pythonwizpro:


Maybe you are right, but when going on an official, state business to another country, then you need a diplomatic passport.

Diplomatic passport is issued to politicians and diplomats. official passport is issued to technocrats, high level civil servants, security officers e.g army, police etc traveling to another country for govt interest.

pythonwizpro:


Maybe you are right, but when going on an official, state business to another country, then you need a diplomatic passport.

Again..not in all cases, an individual or group of individuals can travel with their green passport but in an official capacity, though the visiting country's immigration could be notify about the visit.

justwise:

Again..not in all cases, an individual or group of individuals can travel with their green passport but in an official capacity, though the visiting country's immigration could be notify about the visit.

I knew all that already, sir.

991: nice move.
Muammar Ghadafi dreams. all africans should travel around african countries visa-free.

If this is true, then its great news.

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spenca:
Normal citizens got the ecowas pp

which primary school u dey?
ecowas and standard or ordinary passport is different. Ecowas(blue) is only valid for west African countries while ordinary or standard passport(green) is valid for all country.

Welcome deols!!!


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Nelly Ghenghen: "Official and diplomatic"... did you guys even read the article? smh

U WEY READ AND UNDERSTAND.....OYA BREAK AM DOWN NOW.....ABI NO TO CRITICIZE ONLY.

Pls oooo what are the things discussed by pres Joe nd d oda pres if not d visa stuff, which to an extent is to their favour.

[size=16pt]PLEASE CHANGE THE TITLE TO INCLUDE 'OFFICIAL AND DIPLOMATIC PASSPORTS'. MODS DONT INCREASE THE RUMOR GOING AROUND TOWN. DO YOUR JOB WELL AND STOP THIS MISINFORMATION[/size]

The title of this thread should have been 'South Africa Now Visa-Free to Holders of Nigerian Official or Diplomatic Passport Holders'. The current title suggests to a lay-man who hasn't read the article that he/she does not need a visa to travel to South Africa. This is why it is misleading.

Am very very ok here in Nigeria than going to South Africa, I wan die?

babaearly: [size=16pt]PLEASE CHANGE THE TITLE TO INCLUDE 'OFFICIAL AND DIPLOMATIC PASSPORTS'. MODS DONT INCREASE THE RUMOR GOING AROUND TOWN. DO YOUR JOB WELL AND STOP THIS MISINFORMATION[/size]

No mind them. Is either they don't understand what the agreement is all about themselves or they have devised the title as a means of pulling in crowd to the thread (since it looks more appealing and attractive to the eyes).

CONTENT(with juicy & catchy title) + TRAFFIC = MONEY

claremont: The title of this thread should have been 'South Africa Now Visa-Free to Holders of Nigerian Official or Diplomatic Passport Holders'. The current title suggests to a lay-man who hasn't read the article that he/she does not need a visa to travel to South Africa. This is why it is misleading.

Many threads in nairaland are titled in such away to attract interest, get people rushing to open the thread and read. This is one of those threads.

babaearly: [size=16pt]PLEASE CHANGE THE TITLE TO INCLUDE 'OFFICIAL AND DIPLOMATIC PASSPORTS'. MODS DONT INCREASE THE RUMOR GOING AROUND TOWN. DO YOUR JOB WELL AND STOP THIS MISINFORMATION[/size]

There is nothing wrong with the title if you bothered to read the content.

justwise: [/b]

Many threads in nairaland are titled in such away to attract interest, get people rushing to open the thread and read. This is one of those threads.

Now, somebody is opening up, lol.
Hahahhahahhahaha! I don forget this is Justwise's ministry BUT glad you atleast explained the reason behind the thread's title, lol.

Diplomatic passport and official passport simply connote looters of public funds and their cohorts. The regular citizens that are constantly being violently raped socio economically are excluded. This shouldn't make front page neither is it a news cos visa regime was never meant for them!

Hehehehe some people didn't read the post. They just jumped into conclusion. Some were already dreaming of SA girls

ghettodreamz:

Now, somebody is opening up, lol.
Hahahhahahhahaha! I don forget this is Justwise's ministry BUT glad you atleast explained the reason behind the thread's title, lol.

I did not title this thread neither do i know the OP but i see nothing wrong with it.

databoy247: Nigeria and South Africa on Tuesday signed an agreement aimed at ending visa acquisition by holders of official and diplomatic passports.
Ministers from both countries have been charged to ensure the effective implementation of the newly signed instruments and the conclusion of outstanding agreements.
Both Presidents, Jacob Zuma and Goodluck Jonathan met in Cape Town, South Africa where various issues were discussed on how to improve on relationship between both countries as they agreed on so many issues aimed at boosting development in the continent.

source:
http://thenationonlineng.net/new/news-update/nigeria-safrica-approve-visa-waivers/

official and diplomatic passports Only... not Regular Passports o.. Please check the difference

Ada Nri1: Hehehehe some people didn't read the post. They just jumped into conclusion. Some were already dreaming of SA girls

Don't blame them, the thread's title alone is .......... @Bold-faced; Don't tell me your jealous, lol!

justwise: [/b]

Many threads in nairaland are titled in such away to attract interest, get people rushing to open the thread and read. This is one of those threads.

Smart move on the OP's side