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Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by vico4luv20(m): 1:35pm On Jun 20, 2021
Update on the Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport

The Newly enhanced e-Passport - Validity and Cost

- 32 pages valid 5 years is N26, 000
- 64 pages valid 5 years is N35, 000
- 64 pages valid 10 years is N70,000

NOTE: These prices are valid for only three states; Lagos, Abuja and Rivers and all ages will pay same price for ONLY these 3 locations.

For the rest of the 33 states, price is as follows;

- 32 pages valid for 5 years N17,800
- 64 pages valid for 5 years N23,000

NOTE: Children less than 16 and adults 60 and above pay 11,000 for 32 pages which is valid for 5 years.

Also, be aware you'll be paying online, not like before where you pay exorbitant amount on counter, based on who you know.

If you are applying in Nigeria, You don’t need any immigration officer to help you. Simply pay online, print your receipts and forms online and go with all your documents to their office.

Any documentary requirements that will be asked are specifically stated on the portal below.

https://immigration.gov.ng/standard-passport/

Then when you want to apply online, click on fresh passport, if you have never had a passport.

If you have had a passport click on renewal

https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/welcome

*DIY New/Fresh International passport*

*Stage 1*: Register on their website and pay 25k +1k for service charge...total 26k

*Stage 2*: still on the website, print guarantors form, acknowledgement form and Payment Receipt.

*Stage 3*: Take the form to your guarantor to fill, your guarantor will attached passport photograph, photocopy of international passport data page, and photocopy of NIN or Drivers licence.

*Stage 4*: Take the guarantor's form to court for stamp(they will collect 500 naira or 1k)

*Step 5*: Go to your selected centre for capturing
I used Ikoyi, Lagos State, so I will be using Ikoyi as an example.

*Doc to take to Ikoyi, passport office*

1. Application form

2. Acknowledgement form

3. Payment Receipt

4. Filled and stamp guarantors form with international passport DATA page and NIN slip or Drivers licence

5. 2 passport photograph (your own)

6. Photocopy of NIN slip

7. Photocopy of Birth certificate

8. Photocopy of State of Origin

*You can also go with original of 6,7 and 8*

*Step 6*: When you enter Ikoyi passport office, by the right hand you will see a "Servicecom" sign, speak with any of the staff sitting inside the cubicle.

He/she will collect all your document vet it and return it with another documents and ask you to photo it and fill (make sure you photocopy it before filling)

After filling retire it to the "ServiceCom" person . He or she will open a file for you and write places you have to go for signing and stamping.

After stamping in one place, ask the person "where is next" politely and follow through the process.

When you're done with capturing, before stepping out of the capturing hall, a man will collect your file and register it.

After that, take your file back to the "ServiceCom" personnel and your DONE.


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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by AroOkigbo(m): 1:48pm On Jun 20, 2021
Nice one. Educational things like this should always make front page on nairaland. Not all those Tonto Dike and snake stories that add no value to users.

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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by viyon02: 1:53pm On Jun 20, 2021
Nice one ope
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Mixedfruit: 2:02pm On Jun 20, 2021
Time to move to amerika. ......
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Israel6767: 11:13am On Jun 21, 2021
vico4luv20:
Update on the Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport

The Newly enhanced e-Passport - Validity and Cost

- 32 pages valid 5 years is N26, 000
- 64 pages valid 5 years is N35, 000
- 64 pages valid 10 years is N70,000

NOTE: These prices are valid for only three states; Lagos, Abuja and Rivers and all ages will pay same price for ONLY these 3 locations.

For the rest of the 33 states, price is as follows;

- 32 pages valid for 5 years N17,800
- 64 pages valid for 5 years N23,000

NOTE: Children less than 16 and adults 60 and above pay 11,000 for 32 pages which is valid for 5 years.

Also, be aware you'll be paying online, not like before where you pay exorbitant amount on counter, based on who you know.

If you are applying in Nigeria, You don’t need any immigration officer to help you. Simply pay online, print your receipts and forms online and go with all your documents to their office.

Any documentary requirements that will be asked are specifically stated on the portal below.

https://immigration.gov.ng/standard-passport/

Then when you want to apply online, click on fresh passport, if you have never had a passport.

If you have had a passport click on renewal

https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/welcome

*DIY New/Fresh International passport*

*Stage 1*: Register on their website and pay 25k +1k for service charge...total 26k

*Stage 2*: still on the website, print guarantors form, acknowledgement form and Payment Receipt.

*Stage 3*: Take the form to your guarantor to fill, your guarantor will attached passport photograph, photocopy of international passport data page, and photocopy of NIN or Drivers licence.

*Stage 4*: Take the guarantor's form to court for stamp(they will collect 500 naira or 1k)

*Step 5*: Go to your selected centre for capturing
I used Ikoyi, Lagos State, so I will be using Ikoyi as an example.

*Doc to take to Ikoyi, passport office*

1. Application form

2. Acknowledgement form

3. Payment Receipt

4. Filled and stamp guarantors form with international passport DATA page and NIN slip or Drivers licence

5. 2 passport photograph (your own)

6. Photocopy of NIN slip

7. Photocopy of Birth certificate

8. Photocopy of State of Origin

*You can also go with original of 6,7 and 8*

*Step 6*: When you enter Ikoyi passport office, by the right hand you will see a "Servicecom" sign, speak with any of the staff sitting inside the cubicle.

He/she will collect all your document vet it and return it with another documents and ask you to photo it and fill (make sure you photocopy it before filling)

After filling retire it to the "ServiceCom" person . He or she will open a file for you and write places you have to go for signing and stamping.

After stamping in one place, ask the person "where is next" politely and follow through the process.

When you're done with capturing, before stepping out of the capturing hall, a man will collect your file and register it.

After that, take your file back to the "ServiceCom" personnel and your DONE.


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Thanks for the info. Please, do they have any centre around Apapa or Mile 2 ? And after all the submissions, how do I get the passport and how long does it take ? Thanks once again.
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by seunny4lif(m): 12:33pm On Jun 21, 2021
Can’t our international passport be valid for 10years like normal countries
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Youngpeep(m): 8:36pm On Jun 21, 2021
seunny4lif:
Can’t our international passport be valid for 10years like normal countries
is our country normal?

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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by seunny4lif(m): 8:41pm On Jun 21, 2021
Yes now
All this 5 years renewal wahala no taya you
Youngpeep:
is our country normal?
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by wisedollyp: 8:49pm On Jun 21, 2021
I am trying to process passport for my 3-month baby. Does he need NIN? Or am I to input my own NIN while filling the online form? Thank you

vico4luv20:
Update on the Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport

The Newly enhanced e-Passport - Validity and Cost

- 32 pages valid 5 years is N26, 000
- 64 pages valid 5 years is N35, 000
- 64 pages valid 10 years is N70,000

NOTE: These prices are valid for only three states; Lagos, Abuja and Rivers and all ages will pay same price for ONLY these 3 locations.

For the rest of the 33 states, price is as follows;

- 32 pages valid for 5 years N17,800
- 64 pages valid for 5 years N23,000

NOTE: Children less than 16 and adults 60 and above pay 11,000 for 32 pages which is valid for 5 years.

Also, be aware you'll be paying online, not like before where you pay exorbitant amount on counter, based on who you know.

If you are applying in Nigeria, You don’t need any immigration officer to help you. Simply pay online, print your receipts and forms online and go with all your documents to their office.

Any documentary requirements that will be asked are specifically stated on the portal below.

https://immigration.gov.ng/standard-passport/

Then when you want to apply online, click on fresh passport, if you have never had a passport.

If you have had a passport click on renewal

https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/welcome

*DIY New/Fresh International passport*

*Stage 1*: Register on their website and pay 25k +1k for service charge...total 26k

*Stage 2*: still on the website, print guarantors form, acknowledgement form and Payment Receipt.

*Stage 3*: Take the form to your guarantor to fill, your guarantor will attached passport photograph, photocopy of international passport data page, and photocopy of NIN or Drivers licence.

*Stage 4*: Take the guarantor's form to court for stamp(they will collect 500 naira or 1k)

*Step 5*: Go to your selected centre for capturing
I used Ikoyi, Lagos State, so I will be using Ikoyi as an example.

*Doc to take to Ikoyi, passport office*

1. Application form

2. Acknowledgement form

3. Payment Receipt

4. Filled and stamp guarantors form with international passport DATA page and NIN slip or Drivers licence

5. 2 passport photograph (your own)

6. Photocopy of NIN slip

7. Photocopy of Birth certificate

8. Photocopy of State of Origin

*You can also go with original of 6,7 and 8*

*Step 6*: When you enter Ikoyi passport office, by the right hand you will see a "Servicecom" sign, speak with any of the staff sitting inside the cubicle.

He/she will collect all your document vet it and return it with another documents and ask you to photo it and fill (make sure you photocopy it before filling)

After filling retire it to the "ServiceCom" person . He or she will open a file for you and write places you have to go for signing and stamping.

After stamping in one place, ask the person "where is next" politely and follow through the process.

When you're done with capturing, before stepping out of the capturing hall, a man will collect your file and register it.

After that, take your file back to the "ServiceCom" personnel and your DONE.


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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by suzyberry(f): 9:25pm On Jun 21, 2021
wisedollyp:
I am trying to process passport for my 3-month baby. Does he need NIN? Or am I to input my own NIN while filling the online form? Thank you

I did Nin for my 3 weeks old baby, I guess you should too.
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by vico4luv20(m): 2:57pm On Jul 01, 2021
Israel6767:


Thanks for the info. Please, do they have any centre around Apapa or Mile 2 ? And after all the submissions, how do I get the passport and how long does it take ? Thanks once again.

You will have to immigration office, Ikeja and ikoyi office are the ones I know
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Nobody: 3:42pm On Jul 04, 2021
Why is it cheaper in other states? Is it not the same passport?
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Omuuvwie(m): 4:28pm On Jul 04, 2021
Op please do you have any ideas on how I can go about changing the details on my passport, as in name and age, your Contribution is high welcome, thanks
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by lekanlaniyan(m): 12:26pm On Jul 06, 2021
Thanks for this information
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by sunnyg12(m): 1:19pm On Jul 06, 2021
Israel6767:


Thanks for the info. Please, do they have any centre around Apapa or Mile 2 ? And after all the submissions, how do I get the passport and how long does it take ? Thanks once again.
3rd Avenue, Festac town.

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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Mykel4God(m): 4:42pm On Jul 06, 2021
Omuuvwie:
Op please do you have any ideas on how I can go about changing the details on my passport, as in name and age, your Contribution is high welcome, thanks

Click on the link for passport renewal, the process is there.
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by pocohantas(f): 4:59pm On Jul 06, 2021
whocares1:
Why is it cheaper in other states? Is it not the same passport?


Only those 3 states offer the enhanced passport. The rest of Nigeria would give you the normal passport. So, they charge a little above 17k for 32pages/5yrs.

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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by wunmi590(m): 4:59pm On Jul 06, 2021
Lalasticlala where are thou sir shocked
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Mykel4God(m): 5:03pm On Jul 06, 2021
pocohantas:


Only those 3 states offer the enhanced passport. The rest of Nigeria would give you the normal passport. So, they charge a little above 17k for 32pages/5yrs.

What's the difference between the enhanced and normal passport?
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by pocohantas(f): 5:23pm On Jul 06, 2021
Mykel4God:


What's the difference between the enhanced and normal passport?

I no know o. Them say e get chip or whatever.
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Nobody: 8:45am On Jul 07, 2021
Only those 3 states offer the enhanced passport. The rest of Nigeria would give you the normal passport. So, they charge a little above 17k for 32pages/5yrs.


I'll like to know what an "enhanced passport" is please. I am thinking of doing a re- issue outside Lagos.
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by florixi: 8:28am On Jul 28, 2021
Please has anyone receive their Nigerian passport from ikoyi passport office recently ? I did capturing 4 weeks ago and have not gotten the passport.

Please any advice is welcome.
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Oreoluwa97: 10:38am On Jul 28, 2021
Does renewal of passport also need guarantors forms and the rest too?

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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by IamDavid(m): 10:42am On Sep 26, 2021
Are these prices realistic? Just paid 45k for 32 pages

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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Dracoe(m): 9:04am On Jan 01, 2022
vico4luv20:
Update on the Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport

The Newly enhanced e-Passport - Validity and Cost

- 32 pages valid 5 years is N26, 000
- 64 pages valid 5 years is N35, 000
- 64 pages valid 10 years is N70,000

NOTE: These prices are valid for only three states; Lagos, Abuja and Rivers and all ages will pay same price for ONLY these 3 locations.

For the rest of the 33 states, price is as follows;

- 32 pages valid for 5 years N17,800
- 64 pages valid for 5 years N23,000

NOTE: Children less than 16 and adults 60 and above pay 11,000 for 32 pages which is valid for 5 years.

Also, be aware you'll be paying online, not like before where you pay exorbitant amount on counter, based on who you know.

If you are applying in Nigeria, You don’t need any immigration officer to help you. Simply pay online, print your receipts and forms online and go with all your documents to their office.

Any documentary requirements that will be asked are specifically stated on the portal below.

https://immigration.gov.ng/standard-passport/

Then when you want to apply online, click on fresh passport, if you have never had a passport.

If you have had a passport click on renewal

https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/welcome

*DIY New/Fresh International passport*

*Stage 1*: Register on their website and pay 25k +1k for service charge...total 26k

*Stage 2*: still on the website, print guarantors form, acknowledgement form and Payment Receipt.

*Stage 3*: Take the form to your guarantor to fill, your guarantor will attached passport photograph, photocopy of international passport data page, and photocopy of NIN or Drivers licence.

*Stage 4*: Take the guarantor's form to court for stamp(they will collect 500 naira or 1k)

*Step 5*: Go to your selected centre for capturing
I used Ikoyi, Lagos State, so I will be using Ikoyi as an example.

*Doc to take to Ikoyi, passport office*

1. Application form

2. Acknowledgement form

3. Payment Receipt

4. Filled and stamp guarantors form with international passport DATA page and NIN slip or Drivers licence

5. 2 passport photograph (your own)

6. Photocopy of NIN slip

7. Photocopy of Birth certificate

8. Photocopy of State of Origin

*You can also go with original of 6,7 and 8*

*Step 6*: When you enter Ikoyi passport office, by the right hand you will see a "Servicecom" sign, speak with any of the staff sitting inside the cubicle.

He/she will collect all your document vet it and return it with another documents and ask you to photo it and fill (make sure you photocopy it before filling)

After filling retire it to the "ServiceCom" person . He or she will open a file for you and write places you have to go for signing and stamping.

After stamping in one place, ask the person "where is next" politely and follow through the process.

When you're done with capturing, before stepping out of the capturing hall, a man will collect your file and register it.

After that, take your file back to the "ServiceCom" personnel and your DONE.


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Hello, please which one is acknowledgement form?
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Uuii: 6:40pm On Jan 01, 2022
It will end in tears and frustration if you are doing it on your own
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Teejay13(m): 1:41pm On Jan 12, 2022
vico4luv20:
Update on the Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport

The Newly enhanced e-Passport - Validity and Cost

- 32 pages valid 5 years is N26, 000
- 64 pages valid 5 years is N35, 000
- 64 pages valid 10 years is N70,000

NOTE: These prices are valid for only three states; Lagos, Abuja and Rivers and all ages will pay same price for ONLY these 3 locations.

For the rest of the 33 states, price is as follows;

- 32 pages valid for 5 years N17,800
- 64 pages valid for 5 years N23,000

NOTE: Children less than 16 and adults 60 and above pay 11,000 for 32 pages which is valid for 5 years.

Also, be aware you'll be paying online, not like before where you pay exorbitant amount on counter, based on who you know.

If you are applying in Nigeria, You don’t need any immigration officer to help you. Simply pay online, print your receipts and forms online and go with all your documents to their office.

Any documentary requirements that will be asked are specifically stated on the portal below.

https://immigration.gov.ng/standard-passport/

Then when you want to apply online, click on fresh passport, if you have never had a passport.

If you have had a passport click on renewal

https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/welcome

*DIY New/Fresh International passport*

*Stage 1*: Register on their website and pay 25k +1k for service charge...total 26k

*Stage 2*: still on the website, print guarantors form, acknowledgement form and Payment Receipt.

*Stage 3*: Take the form to your guarantor to fill, your guarantor will attached passport photograph, photocopy of international passport data page, and photocopy of NIN or Drivers licence.

*Stage 4*: Take the guarantor's form to court for stamp(they will collect 500 naira or 1k)

*Step 5*: Go to your selected centre for capturing
I used Ikoyi, Lagos State, so I will be using Ikoyi as an example.

*Doc to take to Ikoyi, passport office*

1. Application form

2. Acknowledgement form

3. Payment Receipt

4. Filled and stamp guarantors form with international passport DATA page and NIN slip or Drivers licence

5. 2 passport photograph (your own)

6. Photocopy of NIN slip

7. Photocopy of Birth certificate

8. Photocopy of State of Origin

*You can also go with original of 6,7 and 8*

*Step 6*: When you enter Ikoyi passport office, by the right hand you will see a "Servicecom" sign, speak with any of the staff sitting inside the cubicle.

He/she will collect all your document vet it and return it with another documents and ask you to photo it and fill (make sure you photocopy it before filling)

After filling retire it to the "ServiceCom" person . He or she will open a file for you and write places you have to go for signing and stamping.

After stamping in one place, ask the person "where is next" politely and follow through the process.

When you're done with capturing, before stepping out of the capturing hall, a man will collect your file and register it.

After that, take your file back to the "ServiceCom" personnel and your DONE.


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Noted, please can I pay with a GT mastercard?
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by manlawal(m): 9:16pm On Jan 13, 2022
Teejay13:

Noted, please can I pay with a GT mastercard?
use paystack you will have many options including bank transfer that will be confirmed within 10mins

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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Teejay13(m): 9:17pm On Jan 13, 2022
manlawal:
use paystack you will have many options including bank transfer that will be confirmed within 10mins

I don't have a paystack account. How do I get one
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by manlawal(m): 11:59pm On Jan 13, 2022
Teejay13:


I don't have a paystack account. How do I get one
paystack is a payment processor when you want to pay online select paystack and choose any options convenient

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Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by Teejay13(m): 6:54am On Jan 14, 2022
manlawal:
paystack is a payment processor when you want to pay online select paystack and choose any options convenient
Okay, thank you, will do that
Re: Update On The Newly Enhanced Nigerian Passport by ilovelearning(m): 7:29pm On Jan 25, 2022
IamDavid:
Are these prices realistic? Just paid 45k for 32 pages

Please was this price for passport renewal or new one?

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