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Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by mimzzz: 8:14pm On Mar 09, 2022
Yes I think so.
I saw a couple come for walk in today at ikeja.
They were told to wait for the staff to confirm something. Maybe their payment
Alexia20:
I want to ask ,is walk -in service still available in TLS contact in Ikeja.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 5:39pm On Dec 09, 2021
I believe 64 pg booklet is available.
I captured end of September and it was issued in November. Got the passport last week.

francisgodstime:
pls who knows if there is booklet in Abuja because someone suggested I go to Abuja to process the passport
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 5:14pm On Dec 03, 2021
Finally got my passport
Semi DIY
Change of name for marriage - however I also changed my middle name so I was told to go to Abuja

I filled and paid online and took all my documents to Abuja. I had heard online about scarcity of 32 so I paid for 64 pages.

Read lots of comments including ewami's experience and took the first flight to Abuja and taxi to Sauka.

I went to the green building after the glass house forget the name and at the point of sign in I was asked my mission and who was helping me. I said I paid online. I was directed to one office.

I told him I paid online and the man started carrying my file around. From office to office and finally to the capturing glass house. There I waited for about 5 hours. Many people were coming in with their helpers/officers and getting captured quickly. I wasn't called. Eventually I understood that it is because I was diy. Around 3:40 I started making a fuss and I was asked who was helping me and I said no one. I was told to be patient I will be captured. Eventually I tracked the officer who moved my file around and he spoke to them inside and I was captured.
After that the file went through some more processes and I was told to go.

I will say this was partly diy because I had to keep calling the officer for updates.

I captured same day 27/9/2021. My passport was couriered to me yesterday. But date of issue was 18/11/2021.

I gave the officer some funds for his help.

So not purely diy as I did require assistance.

My advice is to pay online and print out your documents and go to the passport office. And take it from there. You may find that you need no assistance especially if it is straightforward renewal or fresh passport.
Start early.

I spent far less than what they were calling it for express someone told me 120-150,000 . However I spent 57,000 + tips. The officer never asked me for money I just gave him a token at my discretion.

My experience with Ibadan office - very disorganized. Not very diy friendly cos they r quite disorganized. But the way out isnto constantly check up on them and keep putting pressure. The Servicom people are quite friendly.

Abeokuta office - seemed very organized. Far more organized than Ibadan.

General tips - try to go to the passport office very early. Be polite and smile. And just use your persistence to wear them down.
Be ready to be patient sha

Best to do it in your city so you can visit them and check things for yourself.

Then nis portal live chat is quite helpful
The facebook page sadly wasn't helpful in my opinion. I only got a response once. My other messages went unanswered.

Hope this helps

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Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 1:06pm On Nov 27, 2021
NIN is compulsory for Lagos, Abuja and PortHarcourt. Outside these areas, NIN is not mandatory. So it depends on where you are applying
elijah101:
Would like to apply for a passport for my kid that's not up to 10 , would i need to get a NIN for her ... i need answers please
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 1:43pm On Nov 26, 2021
Yes. An admin fee. If you are not sure you can send them a message on nis portal to confirm.
henrolevra:
Who have applied for lost replacement passport Via DIY. I was asked to pay an additional 30k for Abuja approval.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 12:35pm On Nov 25, 2021
I think they are open till 4. But I am not sure if they have specific times for attending to passport collection.
Bhusawlah:

Ok thanks, but like what time do dey close properly I can go on Friday if I leave lagos by 2 will I still meet the.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 7:57am On Nov 25, 2021
Why not go. Or have someone go on your behalf to confirm that it's ready.
Bhusawlah:


Ok thanks so much, too bad I can't check mine cus I only have the enrolment number, I just don't know what to do, I keep calling the man that helped me with it there, he is still saying no booklet, and here people re getting theirs, I just don't know what to do...
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 11:35pm On Nov 20, 2021
Somebody posted a while back and gave glowing reviews about Uyo passport office and that they had a good diy experience.
Hope that helps
Donclique:

Abeg make person respond to this nah
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 5:27pm On Nov 16, 2021
So sorry for all this. I think you should complain widely.
On facebook send messages
On the NIS portal send messages too
There are numbers and emails on the website- so call and email.
Also go to Servicom office with all your receipts of payments and acknowledgement slips. And complain. Ask to speak to the PCO.
Don't take no for an answer
I think the worst case is you may have to submit andcapture again etc. But I think if you make a big enough fuss, you should get some fast track treatment.

Also if you know the date you went there, they usually have a book where they enter the files or the submissions. That can help.
But I def go back there with all your documents, complain to Servicom and escalate to the pco.
daisydamsy:
Pls my people, I applied for my passport renewal since 4th of August. After a month I went to check, they said it’s being processed. Then last month I went to check again, they said “no record found”. I met an officer who told me it could be a glitch. Now I’m back here at their office and still no record found. They said I should go get my file. File that I submitted to them. Then they told me to search some piles of files, I didn’t see mine. What should I do pls? I’m worried cause I need to use the passport next month. Nigeria will not kill me.

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Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 7:22pm On Nov 08, 2021
Was this diy? Somebody has posted about this in the past but I don't recall they posted a solution.
I suggest you speak to the Servicom officers. Log into the nis portal and complain on the live chat. Also send a message on Facebook to log your complains.
I am not sure but maybe you might need to capture again?
dexpendable:
Good day great people. I did my capturing towards the ending of July this year.

At first when I went to check, I got a NRF status as reply. I got this repeatedly after two further checks at the NIS office in Ibadan.

Only for me to get back there and get a Rejected status this time around.

Has anyone experienced this before? Any solution? Any links?
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 7:19pm On Nov 08, 2021
Go to the designated passport office and submit as soon as possible following which you will be given a date for capturing. Take your evidence of payment, forms, acknowledgement slip, passport photographs and all the required documents along.
Lordcrixus:

Thanks
One more question, do I need to submit my document and the form at the designated passport office before biometrics or I will receive a date for the biometrics and then submit the documents same day.
NB: This is a DIY application and I have made the payment online.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 8:01am On Nov 05, 2021
When I went to Abeokuta around September, they were giving diys 6 weeks appointment from submission for capturing. I ended up not going through with the process in Abeokuta. So this is not based on personal experience.

However, I know that many times persistence pays. If you go very early, start with the Servicom office, even ask to see the PCO if yoy need to, you may be fortunate and get captured. I don't see any harm in trying. Or you may get a definite date to get captured. All the best.
daintyprincess:

Hi, you think it's advisable to go for capturing without getting the text. They made mention of 3 to 5 days after submission/interview day(both were held same day).
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 4:44pm On Nov 04, 2021
Abeokuta doesn't need nin at the moment. Only Lagos, PH and Abuja do.
rationalist007:
I have a wrong dob on my NIN will I get my passport if I apply at Abeokuta?
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 9:19am On Nov 04, 2021
Why not log into the nis portal and apply by yourself. It is pretty straightforward.
ookins:
Greetings,

I want to process my international passport. An aunt gave me someone's number at Alausa and the person told me she could only get me 64 passages and it would cost me #55,000.00 that 32 pages passport is not available at the moment.

The #55,000 she's asking for is way too much for me at this time and I need to process the Passport asap.

Please do you advise I do the processing myself? or I rally round for the moment.

The worst of it all is that she said I will make full payment before she starts the processing
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 2:10pm On Nov 03, 2021
Just take your documents and go there and submit. The earlier the better.
AmandaBloom:
Abeg make una help me o!
So, I did the DIY online application and it was successful, the payment everything was successful, I picked FESTAC for the immigration office, but in the application form, no interview date was written, it brought out :no interview date available, so, should I hold on and wait a bit or just go to the immigration office.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 2:08pm On Nov 03, 2021
As long as you have had a passport before it is renewal. Fresh is for people who have never owned a passport. If you want further clarifications log onto the nis portal and live chat them
SaintOpzy:
Hello guys. Good work y'all are doing on this thread.

I've got a question, I had a passport as a child which expired in 2006 my parents didn't bother renewing it. Can it still be renewed or I've got to do another fresh passport?
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 12:39pm On Oct 30, 2021
Have you submitted your documents. If yes, o suggest that you should physically go there. My suggestion is that you should go very early in the morning. Ask for the Servicom office, there is an officer in charge. Lodge your complaint and don't take no for an answer. That you want to capture the same day.
You can ask to see the PCO as well.

If no, please submit your documents asap.
Engineerito:
I did online renewal since September 20 in Abeokuta up till now i haven't been sent mail or message for capturing.pls house what should I do to hastened this stage cos I'm tired of waiting
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 6:05pm On Oct 29, 2021
See attached
OriginalProphet:

Please what's their official name on Facebook

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Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 3:58pm On Oct 29, 2021
Message them on Facebook. Some people have had success with that. Add your enrollment number from when you got captured in the message. You might need to send the messages multiple times but that may work. All the best
Rhuntee:


I captured since 14th of July and I 'm still waiting for their call/sms. Its DIY. My husband has gone there to complain but nothing.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 6:46am On Oct 29, 2021
There are too many factors. Particularly availability of booklets.
My best advice is apply as early as you can. Some people here got it quick like 4 weeks for others as long as 2-3 months.
It's probably more straightforward if it's a renewal versus change of name or data. All the best
pete3000:


Hi, I want to apply for 64pages, 5 yrs via DIY at ikeja. How long do you think it will take. Just an idea of the time frame. Thanks
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 3:32am On Oct 28, 2021
You can fill an application online and pay online. And take the print out with the reqd documents to the passport office for submission. Then wait for capturing and passport production. If you are in Lagos ensure you have nin registration and that it matches your information ie name, date of birth etc. Once you have had a passport before it is renewal and you will get a new passport. Fresh application is for people who have never had a passport.
Read through the previous threads to know what to expect if you decide to go the online route. It is cheaper but has its challenges, though they are surmountable. All the best
tosyne55:
Do I have to apply online or go to their office in Lagos?
I also have a passport that expired in 2012, should I renew or just get a new one, please I need advice thanks
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 10:30pm On Oct 27, 2021
https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/
Firstleoqueen:
Good evening house.
Please I need the link to apply for Nigerian passport. Thanks.

I want to DIY.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 10:29pm On Oct 27, 2021
Depends on the location. It's more expensive for Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt @ 25k for 32 pages. Other states are 17,000 excluding charges.
zyphr:


25,000 ké? How manage. I was charged total of 18700 for standard e-passport 32 pages. Am I applying under the wrong category?
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 3:04pm On Oct 27, 2021
Send them a message on the portal. You can get a link to generate your own appointment.
Print it out and take it along with you if you are concerned. The earlier the better with this passport matter esp if diy.
omoharry:
Thanks.I will visit them in a weeks time. They wont get anything from me.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 6:38pm On Oct 26, 2021
Send them a mail. The email is on the NIS portal page. You can also e-mail, chat and call saanapay. Google their page for contact details. Or check a few pages back. Someone has posted it before
Ugmama:
I made payment through saanapay but it says no record found in the immigration portal.

Is it that saanapay is yet to confirm my payment to NIS?

Someone should help to avoid double payments.

Thank you
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 12:37pm On Oct 26, 2021
Once you pay, you head to the passport office with your documents and print out of payment slips etc. Don't wait for interview date. You will submit your documents and then get a date for capturing
omoharry:
I have paid but no interview date has been fix yet . I was told to contact immigration office .Did you contact immigration office for your interview or you were sent the date online ?
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 7:54pm On Oct 18, 2021
Thanks a lot.
Oluwapomile1:


Hi. Just seeing this.

They didn't refund. I put in the ID and reference number and saw that payment was successful. This took like 20minutes from the time of payment.


Meanwhile I have already called them and they told me to send certain details to their email.

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Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 10:16am On Oct 18, 2021
Please how did you sort it out?
Did they do a refund for you?
And how long did it take please?

Thank you
Oluwapomile1:


Thank you so much. All sorted out.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 9:00am On Oct 18, 2021
Send them a mail. @ payarena

Also the nis portal has a live chat that is quite helpful. You can live chat them if you have queries

Oluwapomile1:
Please who experienced an issue when they paid to Payarena? I have been debited but no acknowledgement page whatsoever


Edit: Processed.

Thank you all.


So an immigration woman I met said why it's better to use an agent, is to be able to answer any query that arises. What kinda query... no correct reply. Odiegwu really!

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Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 6:09pm On Oct 09, 2021
daintyprincess:

Same reason I used them.

I've mailed them twice, I think and not a single response. My fear is delay, I'm not in a haste but one should not stay too long on this stage

Will send a mail by Monday and copy NIS

What platform will you be using next time?

Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 6:07pm On Oct 09, 2021
Hi. So sorry about that
I think there's someone who posted in the past about having a problem with saanapay and they just sorted out the payment rather than send the refund to their account. I checked saanapay page and they say you can chat them on the weekends. Might be worth a try.
I used innovest1pay successfully though .
daintyprincess:

Hi, thanks for your help.

Been able to get through to NIS and a refund has been initiated(this was on Thursday). I'm hoping Saanapay does the refund this new week.

Which of the payment platform is best for payment, btw.

Not sure I want to use Saanapay again.

I sent them a mail, which they are yet to reply, if NIS can be quick with response, I'm wondering what's delaying them
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by mimzzz: 1:13pm On Oct 08, 2021
Congrats to you. Please did you have it couriered to you or did you have to pick it up yourself.
vandersave:
UPDATE i got my passport today from Abuja.
This journey has been stressful, frustrating
and highly demanding.
To change date of birth is not a small thing oo.
I won't advice anyone to try this AGAIN.

I thank God for successfully bringing this saga to an end.

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