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Nigeria Expands Contactless Passport Renewal to Europe After Canada Success

The Nigerian government has officially launched the Contactless Passport Application System (CONPAS) across Europe, building on its successful rollout in Canada.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the initiative, highlighting its role in enhancing government efficiency and simplifying passport renewal for Nigerians abroad. He described it as a major step under the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda.

With CONPAS, eligible Nigerians in Europe can now renew their passports entirely online, eliminating the need for physical visits to embassies or consulates.

“This initiative reduces travel burdens and long waiting times while bringing Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) operations directly to the digital space,” Dr. Tunji-Ojo stated.

The government expects the digital system to accelerate processing times while upholding security and transparency.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the European rollout underscores Nigeria’s commitment to modernization and accessibility, ensuring diaspora Nigerians receive efficient government services.

He further affirmed the administration’s drive for digital transformation, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of a $1-trillion economy.

“The Nigerian diaspora plays a vital role in our national development. It is our responsibility to provide them with services that meet global standards of professionalism and efficiency.

“We remain committed to transparency and security in all government operations. This launch is just the beginning, as we work to expand these reforms and bring essential services closer to all Nigerians,” he added.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

Nice one

Very soon we will catch up with the western world.

K

When will they do for Nigeria nah or its all about making Nigeria look good first rather than make things easy for citizens..

This is a great step forward for Nigerians abroad! Making passport renewal fully digital will save time, reduce stress, and improve efficiency. Hopefully, this system will be expanded further, ensuring smoother services for the entire diaspora.

Lol make dem apply am to other Africa countries too for renewal at least if getting it in Nigeria Is still stressful na to order from neighboring countries and pay in Dollars as dey always charge.....

Yimu

RealGandalf:
Nigeria Expands Contactless Passport Renewal to Europe After Canada Success



Source: The Bureau Newspaper

It’s a great move by the Nigerian government to introduce the Contactless Passport Application System (CONPAS) for Nigerians in Europe. It makes renewing passports easier and faster without the hassle of going to embassies. However, there’s always room for improvement, especially in ensuring the system is glitch-free, accessible to everyone, and secure. Hopefully, as it rolls out further, they’ll refine it to make the experience even smoother for Nigerians abroad.

Kudos to Nigeria Immigration.

Make sense die.

No longer traveling a distance for my renewal...

All na fraud. Don't fall for this

No money 🤑 for Japaaaaa oOoOO

donprinyo:
All na fraud. Don't fall for this

Dumbo!

But we that did the physical renewal since last December haven't gotten our new passport.
ike gwụrụ really

One of the very few ministries working

People in Canada who use the system since November should tell us if they have collected their passport since that November?

cenaman:
Very soon we will catch up with the western world.

Dey play

Olubunmi Ojo JAGABAN

omoalayo:
When will they do for Nigeria nah or its all about making Nigeria look good first rather than make things easy for citizens..

Cry well well

donprinyo:
All na fraud. Don't fall for this

Cry well well

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Are dey going to send it to Ur address or U still need to goto embassy for collection,


Bcus Nigeria embassy and naija police I no know who better pass inside their two for corruption

Very very good one from Nigeria ... At least one good news don pop up

This is the difference between an airhead politician like Wike and intelligent man like this Minister.
Always Avante garde, always solution oriented. He’s living proof that when we get a more technical and less political president, Nigeria will progress at an alarming pace.

My question though is, is this available across all European countries? Is 10 years available? How long is processing and how would the applicant receive the passport?

RealGandalf:
Nigeria Expands Contactless Passport Renewal to Europe After Canada Success



Source: The Bureau Newspaper

long overdue

He described it as a major step under the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda.

Nigerians don suffer o. So, simplifying the process of applying for a passport is now "renewed hope" for Nigerians ?

What happened to providing clean water, food, shelter, medical care and education FREE for the Nigerians who cannot afford these basic things that make life worth living ?