Someone should help please
I'm applying for international passport, never had one before. I used my maiden name as surname and chose Mrs as title.
My husband is my next of kin. The immigration officers during my interview convinced me to change my title to Miss and use single as my status.
They said that since I'm using my maiden name, that it would be extremely difficult to change the name to my husband's surname should I want to do so in future if I register as Mrs. Note also that this would affect my next of kin relationship as I cannot state single and fill 'husband' as NOK.
Now if I take their advice, it may be difficult to apply for my husband to join as my dependant since our wedding date showing on the certificate is earlier than my international passport registration date which I claimed single as my status.
If I go ahead to do a change of name, I'd have to pay afresh to apply for international passport including paying for change of name on my national ID.

I want to ask them to register me with my maiden name and indicate married as I don't intend to change my name anytime soon
All my official documents including school application bear my maiden name

adexyone:
thanks. Can I have the contact pls

You have to go back to where she did the nin

Happyfellow147:
Someone should help please
I'm applying for international passport, never had one before. I used my maiden name as surname and chose Mrs as title.
My husband is my next of kin. The immigration officers during my interview convinced me to change my title to Miss and use single as my status.
They said that since I'm using my maiden name, that it would be extremely difficult to change the name to my husband's surname should I want to do so in future if I register as Mrs. Note also that this would affect my next of kin relationship as I cannot state single and fill 'husband' as NOK.
Now if I take their advice, it may be difficult to apply for my husband to join as my dependant since our wedding date showing on the certificate is earlier than my international passport registration date which I claimed single as my status.
If I go ahead to do a change of name, I'd have to pay afresh to apply for international passport including paying for change of name on my national ID.

I want to ask them to register me with my maiden name and indicate married as I don't intend to change my name anytime soon
All my official documents including school application bear my maiden name

Married but you ain't answering your husband's name..the effect of your mistake might not be now but in the nearest future and you will surely regret it. Your husband will end up answering your boyfriend till they kingdom come.
Why not wait till you get married and then do the passport? Affidavit and marriage certificate will cover the name differences.

Please , is there any difference between the standard passport and the new e-passport asides the 10 year validity period and the enhanced security features? Difference in terms of usage.

MrMay8:
I need to contact you . Can I pm

sure please...
I've been busy with covid vaccine that's why I'm not online

[quote author=NYCnextStop post=105373482]True.

FESTAC command is DIY friendly. They are willing to assist you at every stage

How did you go about your local government Id. That's the only document delaying me[/quote
Just search for your state local govt liaison office on google ..
I did mine in ekiti laison office at GRA ikeja and got it instantly... That's the only way you can get a genuine state of origin cert

Ikoyi passport collection (Renewal) for my husband ooo not me
Document vetted 29/6/2021
Capture: 2/7/2021
Collecting 2/9/2021
Omo Ikoyi no be for the faint hearted

Galaxyroyp:
Guys what type of passport is being done at Festac? Is it standard passport or enhanced e passport?

Thanks in advance.

E enhanced passport.. The new passport

[quote author=Ademidecare post=105413236][/quote]Thanks. How much is it?

InfinixMine:
Guys which should I get Local government of origin certificate or State of origin certificate?

Local government. It's more detailed

Sis, as you know they make everything difficult in Nigeria. I have been in this dilemma recently and had to succumb to changing from my maiden name to my husband’s name not because I was ready to make that change but because of the rigorous administrative processes involved (not just now, but in the future).

I can tell you that no where is it mandated (culturally and religion wise) that a woman must change her name when married. And please don’t claim single because you are not, as far as you have a legal document to back up your marriage. It’s ok to have a Mrs Title and still use your maiden name. However, (in Nigeria) the tradeoffs might be more consequential on the cons of not changing it especially in this clime. Some examples are ; having name discrepancies in joint assets which may complicate legalities, having to get consent letter to travel with your kids because of name difference, having to deal with the stressful process of redoing your NIN and Passport again in the future (when you are ready) etc.

I’m still having NIN issues because of this. I decided to just get it out of the way now. It’s just another thing women have to go through in the name of marriage.
The decision is yours ultimately.

Happyfellow147:
Someone should help please
I'm applying for international passport, never had one before. I used my maiden name as surname and chose Mrs as title.
My husband is my next of kin. The immigration officers during my interview convinced me to change my title to Miss and use single as my status.
They said that since I'm using my maiden name, that it would be extremely difficult to change the name to my husband's surname should I want to do so in future if I register as Mrs. Note also that this would affect my next of kin relationship as I cannot state single and fill 'husband' as NOK.
Now if I take their advice, it may be difficult to apply for my husband to join as my dependant since our wedding date showing on the certificate is earlier than my international passport registration date which I claimed single as my status.
If I go ahead to do a change of name, I'd have to pay afresh to apply for international passport including paying for change of name on my national ID.

I want to ask them to register me with my maiden name and indicate married as I don't intend to change my name anytime soon
All my official documents including school application bear my maiden name

Thank you very much
I understand exactly what you mean because I was almost thrown off balance yesterday. Thank God I told them to pause.
Here in Port Harcourt, the immigration officers are not DIY friendly and they kept on referring to it yesterday.

I don't have the time and energy to do the Nimc change of name and all presently.
If I do that, it means I'd also apply for a fresh passport which would bear my husband's name
They should register me like that. My marriage certificate and court affidavit should be enough

kjsoteria:
Sis, as you know they make everything difficult in Nigeria. I have been in this dilemma recently and had to succumb to changing from my maiden name to my husband’s name not because I was ready to make that change but because of the rigorous administrative processes involved (not just now, but in the future).

I can tell you that no where is it mandated (culturally and religion wise) that a woman must change her name when married. And please don’t claim single because you are not, as far as you have a legal document to back up your marriage. It’s ok to have a Mrs Title and still use your maiden name. However, (in Nigeria) the tradeoffs might be more consequential on the cons of not changing it especially in this clime. Some examples are ; having name discrepancies in joint assets which may complicate legalities, having to get consent letter to travel with your kids because of name difference, having to deal with the stressful process of redoing your NIN and Passport again in the future (when you are ready) etc.

I’m still having NIN issues because of this. I decided to just get it out of the way now. It’s just another thing women have to go through in the name of marriage.
The decision is yours ultimately.

aieromon:


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Thanks

Thank you. I have to visit my LGA of origin, right?

NYCnextStop:
Local government. It's more detailed

I saw an August 28th article on thisday online.
Modified: Updated link
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/08/27/with-ict-compliant-officials-transferred-over-5000-applications-are-abandoned-at-ikoyi-passport-office/


I don't know how true the content is, but it seems what is happening in Ikoyi is not hidden to the authorities afterall. I also heard, not verified though, that taskforce was sent from Abuja to Ikoyi passport office and they are directed to clear all backlogs before attending to new ones. People maybe able to pick their passports soon.


BUT TO NEW APPLICANTS, IKOYI REMAINS A NO GO AREA.

InfinixMine:
Thank you. I have to visit my LGA of origin, right?

It depends on your location.
I think you can also get it from your state's liason office

Got my passport today
Submission: 16th July
Captured: 4th August
Picked up: 2nd September
Through each process , I never received a text from Alausa Passport office. I just followed my mind.

Thanks to all contributors. You made the DIY simple enough

Japa mode fully enhanced!!!

Hello house, I want to renew my children's passport. Do they need to get the NIN?

Can I do it myself for them?

Put it this way.
Eg your father’s surname is Elechi
Your husband’s surname is Madu
You are either Miss Elechi or Mrs. Madu
You are not Mrs. Elechi as that is your father’s name.
If there’s anything you dnt want to face is stress of Nigerian change and change.
There is absolutely no haste in changing your name but if you insist on keeping your maiden name, the right thin is Miss.. the maiden name and not Mrs. Maiden name
It is very incorrect.
As for your application later, there is no where on the intl passport that will be printed that will state miss or mrs
Also lots of married women still have their maiden names on their documents and are recognized as married. The Western world does not enforce or force uou to change your name so I wonder why you feel your status as married will not be recognized except you change your prefix.
The single/married thing filled on the immigration portal does not come up anywhere on the data page of your ppt.

Attach your marriage certificate and other proofs of genuine relationship between you and your husband to your dependent application, that is admissible evidence and not the date of international passport or prefix or married or single or mrs on intl ppt form.

Happyfellow147:
Someone should help please
I'm applying for international passport, never had one before. I used my maiden name as surname and chose Mrs as title.
My husband is my next of kin. The immigration officers during my interview convinced me to change my title to Miss and use single as my status.

Spicywify:
Hello house, I want to renew my children's passport. Do they need to get the NIN?

Can I do it myself for them?

if the kids are applying in Lagos, Abuja or Ph they must get NIN. Other places ... no

Mickeywilliams:
Please , is there any difference between the standard passport and the new e-passport asides the 10 year validity period and the enhanced security features? Difference in terms of usage.

you dnt get 10 year validity except you specifically apply for 10 yrs. no difference. Bot passports are internationally and nationally accepted.

If you have not made payment you can stop and refill a new form. That is all

Shortcut2life:

I did my registration online but stopped at the payment area cause it wasn’t processing and I chose osogbo as the place of submission now I have changed my mind to do the processing in Lagos and festac precisely .. will it affect my application since I have generated my application ID online already or I should go with all my documents and start afresh in festac ? Please I need an urgent response cause I will be going there tomorrow..

Please house, how much / how many weeks does it take to get an international passport in Lagos, and which passport office would you recommend.

Thank you �

Oggg:
if the kids are applying in Lagos, Abuja or Ph they must get NIN. Other places ... no

thanks so much for your response

Immacharles:
Please house, how much / how many weeks does it take to get an international passport in Lagos, and which passport office would you recommend.

Thank you �

Use festac or alausa office.
Even if your best friend works in Ikoyi office, don't go there as you will regret it. I'm in the 9th week since my capture in Ikoyi for a fresh passport and it is still in production.

Happyfellow147:
Someone should help please
I'm applying for international passport, never had one before. I used my maiden name as surname and chose Mrs as title.
My husband is my next of kin. The immigration officers during my interview convinced me to change my title to Miss and use single as my status.
They said that since I'm using my maiden name, that it would be extremely difficult to change the name to my husband's surname should I want to do so in future if I register as Mrs. Note also that this would affect my next of kin relationship as I cannot state single and fill 'husband' as NOK.
Now if I take their advice, it may be difficult to apply for my husband to join as my dependant since our wedding date showing on the certificate is earlier than my international passport registration date which I claimed single as my status.
If I go ahead to do a change of name, I'd have to pay afresh to apply for international passport including paying for change of name on my national ID.

I want to ask them to register me with my maiden name and indicate married as I don't intend to change my name anytime soon
All my official documents including school application bear my maiden name

Don't postpone the evil day, if you intend to change surname, DO IT NOW especially if you have all needed documents showing you are married. Cheers

Use festac or alausa office.
Even if your best friend works in Ikoyi office, don't go there as you will regret it. I'm in the 9th week since my capture in Ikoyi for a fresh passport and it is still in production. [/quote]



Alright, thank you. Please how much does it cost and what are the requirements of getting an international passport �

Good day. Trying to search for this article as you posted here on thisday online for that particular date but I cannot seem to find it. Can you help in getting it out?

tejpot:
I saw an August 28th article on thisday online.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/category/business/

I don't know how true the content is, but it seems what is happening in Ikoyi is not hidden to the authorities afterall. I also heard, not verified though, that taskforce was sent from Abuja to Ikoyi passport office and they are directed to clear all backlogs before attending to new ones. People maybe able to pick their passports soon.


BUT TO NEW APPLICANTS, IKOYI REMAINS A NO GO AREA.

MrMay8:
hello guys am currently filling the passport form online and am seeing select epassport. please is this the correct passport. although it seems to be the only option coming up

please have you gone for capturing? And how did it go? Thanks

corleone427:



Am about to miss out on a job offer abroad because of ikoyi immigration

Guy, you don collect your passport??

Hi , is it fresh or renewal.

liricaliblunt:
Got my passport today
Submission: 16th July
Captured: 4th August
Picked up: 2nd September
Through each process , I never received a text from Alausa Passport office. I just followed my mind.

Thanks to all contributors. You made the DIY simple enough




Japa mode fully enhanced!!!

Nobleman4l:
Good day. Trying to search for this article as you posted here on thisday online for that particular date but I cannot seem to find it. Can you help in getting it out?

I just saw now that the link was shortened to the business news category. Here is the right link. I have also modified the other post.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/08/27/with-ict-compliant-officials-transferred-over-5000-applications-are-abandoned-at-ikoyi-passport-office/