This is a an informative You-tube clip from a fine Nja girl but this is about the UK and this was made in 2014...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M05IroLLgo&list=PL-1ZkmeTtpMOfo2NzACucbhcgVuW6agma

One of the problem with our system is that the information is not clear and not comprehensive to cover all situations, Moreover, you have 3 separate payments to make and several different website to visit and after all that, you are still expected to print everything out (despite the contractor OIS services advertising you do not have to print form) and then you have the absurdity of buying postal order - in this day and age

LMAO


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0U1NMHjcPM

OMG!

chrisj2:


I really do not know precisely what it entails to renew a Nigerian passport talk less of a 'lost' Nigerian passport. All I know is that they want you to report it to the Police, probably going to get some sworn affidavit of some sort, then probably provide them with details of lost passport and where and when and how etc. Then you have the rest of the process of renewing a passport.

I do not understand why one needs anything other than a certified and signed passport photographs to renew a passport All the details of the original passport should still be on the system (just like the BVN ones) and all they need is to update the photographs which must be signed by a verifiable 'professional or clergy'. If there are other changes like addresses and marital status, titles and what else then that should be in the application form.

Like I said, Nja has lots of money and lot of advice and access to sophisticated ways of doing things including experts from other countries but we prefer the ignorant and most difficult way for our people; and more expensive way too - they have to have there bribes otherwise why 5 years passports?

* I got the UK renewal in less than 2 weeks and did not have to leave home - all online except sending the photos and old passport which actually did not even need signing by anyone (just one passport photo) and I was informed by text throughout the process. In fact they texted me to inform that my passport had 3 months left - so they encouraged me to renew.

** Is this possible in Nja - yes of course, I remember sitting next to an oyinbo man on flight who was a consultant on a big IT project in Nja... - All the resources are there already and they should know what to do...

I've not lost mine oh....was asking of a renewal...mine expires 2020 tho....just wanna know the prerequisites b4 d day comes...

themodernman:


I've not lost mine oh....was asking of a renewal...mine expires 2020 tho....just wanna know the prerequisites b4 d day comes...

2020 Go and Relax jor

Macaulish:


2020 Go and Relax jor

Make I hear word joor....me always dey prepared b4 time man...

themodernman:


Make I hear word joor....me always dey prepared b4 time man...

keep kwayet. I will knock your head.

Anyway its Good to be prepared like a boyscout

Macaulish:


keep kwayet. I will knock your head.

Anyway its Good to be prepared like a boyscout

Lol...kpele.

Come come - that is a long expiry: you are wasting our time here... But it will still be good if we can hear from those that have the information on renewal of passports (lost or not) either in Nja or in the UK.

Anyway, I did say I do not know - i will go to Nja to find out in due course

chrisj2:
This is a an informative You-tube clip from a fine Nja girl but this is about the UK and this was made in 2014...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M05IroLLgo&list=PL-1ZkmeTtpMOfo2NzACucbhcgVuW6agma

One of the problem with our system is that the information is not clear and not comprehensive to cover all situations, Moreover, you have 3 separate payments to make and several different website to visit and after all that, you are still expected to print everything out (despite the contractor OIS services advertising you do not have to print form) and then you have the absurdity of buying postal order - in this day and age

That lady in that clip says it all. That is process of getting an e-passport in the U.K. I did that last year.

chrisj2:


Come come - that is a long expiry: you are wasting our time here... But it will still be good if we can hear from those that have the information on renewal of passports (lost or not) either in Nja or in the UK.

Anyway, I did say I do not know - i will go to Nja to find out in due course

Boss.

No be me get that Expiry oo. I'm a Fresher Self.

Please help me nairalanders, my document bears my full name Chukwuemeka but my e passport bears Emeka... All my other name and surname remain same.

I would be issued admission letter to study in EU bearing my full name Chukwuemeka. Will the name in my passport affect my visa application. Does it warrant application of new passport to reflect my full name? Or should I swear affidavit stating both names are of same person. Help me!!

justwise:


That lady in that clip says it all. That is process of getting an e-passport in the U.K. I did that last year.

Hi Mr just wise,

Please help me. Im expecting my admission letter from Bulgaria with my full name Chukwuemeka but my passport has Emeka written on it. Will this disparity affect my visa application. Do you think a new passport or sworn affidavit should be helpful.

Modele35:
i did my own change of name in Ikoyi about 4 weeks ago. they still charged me 50k. i filled d form by myself, paid in d bank by myself and wrote all d letters and provided docs. dey still charged me 50k o! got it in about two weeks and a few days

For the change of name, how did u go about it pls? Documents and requirements

@Cowley, why not just swear an affidavit that the two names represent one person. I think that can take care of any discrepancies

chelseabmw:


For the change of name, how did u go about it pls? Documents and requirements

i need it too,i want to change my dob

magnificient7:
@Cowley, why not just swear an affidavit that the two names represent one person. I think that can take care of any discrepancies

I pray ooo

cowleg:

Hi Mr just wise,

Please help me. Im expecting my admission letter from Bulgaria with my full name Chukwuemeka but my passport has Emeka written on it. Will this disparity affect my visa application. Do you think a new passport or sworn affidavit should be helpful.

Those two names are not the same. You will have problems with such disparity. This is not about affidavit.

cowleg:

Hi Mr just wise,

Please help me. Im expecting my admission letter from Bulgaria with my full name Chukwuemeka but my passport has Emeka written on it. Will this disparity affect my visa application. Do you think a new passport or sworn affidavit should be helpful.

That fault is from you. The name on your passport is what you filled in your application form

justwise:


Those two names are not the same. You will have problems with such disparity. This is not about affidavit.

Sir are you advicing I get a new passport.

9jaStar:


I paid N35000 too for the 64-page.

For me, it's about the convenience. Pay, drop passport photos, give them the necessary info, come back later and do the biometrics/collect passport.

Have done the same for my last 3 passports.

i lost my passport. how do I get a new one and do I have to tell them I lost the former

You need police report explaining how it got lost and court affidavit then you can apply for a lost case. Please note that it will take atleast 3 weeks to 1 month

wissed:
i lost my passport. how do I get a new one and do I have to tell them I lost the former

Ishilove:

That fault is from you. The name on your passport is what you filled in your application form

Dear I understand, my father fondly call me Emeka and he was the one who applied it for me. My docs bear Chukwuemeka... Please advise me on what tobdo... Get a new passport or file for correction.

cowleg:


Dear I understand, my father fondly call me Emeka and he was the one who applied it for me. My docs bear Chukwuemeka... Please advise me on what tobdo... Get a new passport or file for correction.

File for correction please, because you can't apply for a new one when the old one is still valid.

Either that or swear an affidavit. Whatever your choice is just get ready to spend money.

Ishilove:

File for correction please, because you can't apply for a new one when the old one is still valid.

Either that or swear an affidavit. Whatever your choice is just get ready to spend money.

Thank you!!

curious123:
You need police report explaining how it got lost and court affidavit then you can apply for a lost case. Please note that it will take atleast 3 weeks to 1 month

will there be payment to make and how do I get the court affidavit

Please how can i obtain an international passport. I reside in ibadan.

wissed:
will there be payment to make and how do I get the court affidavit

Simply go to the magistrate court, although thankfully a lawyer helped me to do mine. Shouldnt cost more than 1k, then do take ot to the police station for a police report. When you get to the immigration office you will be asked to write a handwritten request to abuja regarding replacing your lost passport.
Make necessary payment, when approved (about 3 weeks /1 month) you will be asked to do your biodata and voila........passport

curious123:


Simply go to the magistrate court, although thankfully a lawyer helped me to do mine. Shouldnt cost more than 1k, then do take ot to the police station for a police report. When you get to the immigration office you will be asked to write a handwritten request to abuja regarding replacing your lost passport.
Make necessary payment, when approved (about 3 weeks /1 month) you will be asked to do your biodata and voila........passport

thanks will I have to pay up to 37k again?

@justwise I want to get a passport this month, but the thing is that the agency I want to use said the passport has to b like three months old before I can use it to travel out of niaja. someone told me that it does not matter that if I can get stamped to any african country,it will be fine. I also want to know if they do back date passports . thanks in advance pls anyone with good idea could also voice their opinion and no insults pls cos we are all learning here. note my destination is uk. and I want to apply for visit visa.

sugarberri:
@justwise I want to get a passport this month, but the thing is that the agency I want to use said the passport has to b like three months old before I can use it to travel out of niaja. someone told me that it does not matter that if I can get stamped to any african country,it will be fine. I also want to know if they do back date passports . thanks in advance pls anyone with good idea could also voice their opinion and no insults pls cos we are all learning here. note my destination is uk. and I want to apply for visit visa.

All lies, no single truth in what they told you.

You can get your passport today and travel the same day if you have your visa.

Don't even try to backdate your passport because it makes no sense.

Don't travel to any African country just to get a stamp it's pointless, waste of money and time.

Please do things yourself and stay away from dubious agents.

justwise:


All lies, no single truth in what they told you.

You can get your passport today and travel the same day if you have your visa.

Don't even try to backdate your passport because it makes no sense.

Don't travel to any African country just to get a stamp it's pointless, waste of money and time.

Please do things yourself and stay away from dubious agents.

thanks a lot. informative trends like this, is was keeps us the newbies from mistakes that ought to be avoided. I will go ahead and start the process

wissed:
thanks will I have to pay up to 37k again?

You will definitely pay more than 37k for lost passport. Budget 50k, cos thats how much i did mine