Aremoola:

I registered at the same osogbo since November 13, up till now, not ready for pickup. Last time I called I was told that they are just on November 3rd and no more material. If you need it urgently, you can give them o.

please help me with their contact and where you given enrollment number after your registration?

kelechiodo:
While waiting for my biometrics, I discovered that of more than 50 people that gathered under the shade, that I was the only person whose file was not being handled/helped by any immigration officer, which means I was the only one that paid online. Other people there paid between 35,000 to 40,000. According to them, express (two days delivery of passport) costs between 35,000 to 40,000 while normal delivery cost 30,000. I simply laughed and waited for my turn. While doing the biometrics, I saw that the computer recorded 5 days ahead as my collection date. I quietly left the office. In my mind, I wanted to give them 2 weeks.

Fortunately, about 12 days later, I had a business to transact in Enugu State High Court and decided to check for the passport. On reaching the immigration office, I told them my mission and 10 minutes later, the passport was handed to me which was actually printed exactly 6 days after biometrics. Funny enough while waiting for the passport, the four persons before my turn where asked to buy passport cover for N1000 (one thousand naira). When I collected mine, I asked the lady if there was any other thing, she simply said no and waved me off. I smiled.

From the foregoing, the online application took 11days from application to collection.

Lessons I learnt while waiting for my biometrics
• Most Nigerians are unaware that passport application can be done online
• Some Nigerians are afraid of making mistake if allowed to initiate the process by themselves
• Many Nigerians are convinced that the online process is a scam which can simply be ignored by the immigration officers (Some of the officials themselves are also guilty of this as they threaten to delay the passport or even interview date between 2 – 6 months, which is a big lie).
• Move with confidence. Let them be aware that you know what you are doing. You will hear phrases like “self payment applicant”, simply ignore them as there is nothing like community or communal payment in passport processing. If you are delayed or asked to pay any additional cash, simple twitte to @nigimmigration (the guys incharge of twitter handle are efficient)
• Lastly, I will not call the immigration officials scammers or corrupt people because you pay them for services rendered. Among the document you need to photocopy for the interview include photocopies of your guarantor’s driving licence, NIN or data page of international passport and your own affidavit of age/birth certificate. Some of the immigration officials initiate the online process for the applicant and provide the guarantor photocopies of necessary documents.
• Amazingly, right at the passport office is a warning that applicants should not pay cash but transact online payment.
• Some of us are in a “hurry” and do not want to stress ourselves. The lady that sat by my side would be using her passport in February 2020 and she was also in a hurry.

Thanks everyone.

I like your courage bro.
What is the guarantors form like? Who needs to fill it? What information is needed. Thanks.

I am trying to make payment for enhanced epassport, the price 17000 is quite different from what every above said they paid 25000

what could be wrong?

Chuvin22:
I am trying to make payment for enhanced epassport, the price 17000 is quite different from what every above said they paid 25000

what could be wrong?

It means the NIS office don't have the new passport, I think only Lagos and abuja has it.

clintonsparkz:
It means the NIS office don't have the new passport, I think only Lagos and abuja has it.

Okay. Thanks

Ovywils:
You have to go to Federal secreteriat, Aba road.
I don't know how well the DIY ish works here in PH. They always have issues with booklet and it's not even available now but they are expecting in 2 weeks- they will most likely settle those who went through agents first.
I heard some people that applied months ago haven't gotten theirs.

Thank you Ovywils
Is it advisable to apply online or I should go through the agent route?
Besides, I don't even have a guarantor self

clintonsparkz:
Asaba NIS office is so fraudulent, when booklet comes they print for people who paid exorbitantly...and to think I need my passport urgently, as in u need to see the way their staff were ignoring and carrying their faces like i killed someone, this is horrible. Asaba NIS office is a disaster, should I even go sef, am willing to pay extra now. Crazy country

Tweet this and lay your complains on their twitter handle. lets bring this abnormalities to their notice in public.

DadR:
Congrats
Please, did you go there for collection on Feb 5 and were you told to come back today or you just took your time?

My wife captured on Monday, February 10th and was told to come for pick up today, February 13th. She got there 12pm and left 5pm but was not given her passport.

She said they were all asking for the contact person/officer who helped her but she replied she did it herself. After 5 hours she was told it's not ready. Her request is renewal cum name change.

House, it is possible it's not ready truly or they just want to frustrate her efforts because she did it herself?

Please, what is the office Twitter handle of NIS? I will like to escate this.

I actually went on the 5th and after I gave them the slip to check, they checked and made some signature stuff on the slip n told me it wasn't ready. but to check back in exactly a week time, which I did and it was handed to me.
is yours at the Ikoyi office too?

Landnaira5:


Please how many days after filling the form and paying is your capturing scheduled on?

7 days or 8 days to when you pay online.

Yea, it's for my wife and at Ikoyi too.

I hope it will be ready this coming week.

Thanks for the feedback.

Innunique:

I actually went on the 5th and after I gave them the slip to check, they checked and made some signature stuff on the slip n told me it wasn't ready. but to check back in exactly a week time, which I did and it was handed to me.
is yours at the Ikoyi office too?

Good day everyone,
Please, can I use the photocopy of my State of Origin Certificate for the processing? The original was lost some years ago due to theft. I intend going through the DIY route.

PremiumTrends:
Good day everyone,
Please, can I use the photocopy of my State of Origin Certificate for the processing? The original was lost some years ago due to theft. I intend going through the DIY route.

Yes I believe so, I wasn't asked to present the original copy of mine when I went for processing.

clintonsparkz:
you are so lucky, i did my capturing on Tuesday collection date is tomorrow, the woman already told me on Tuesday no booklet, called my mums friend today, he told me they don't have booklet, now I am regretting doing online, Asaba NIS office is so fraudulent, when booklet comes they print for people who paid exorbitantly, then self processed applications are being abandoned, I don't even know if I should go tomorrow, this system is so flawed...and to think I need my passport urgently, as in u need to see the way their staff were ignoring and carrying their faces like i killed someone, this is horrible. Asaba NIS office is a disaster, should I even go sef, am willing to pay extra now. Crazy country

very wicked set of people. i am yet to get my passport too.for months

Sapphire11:
I have applied for my passport since November 26th, and I have not gotten it. Its beginning to look fishy as my link keeps saying they dont have booklets yet, then he said they have only printed to 21st of November. This is annoying. Has anyone gone through this? Does it really take this long?

Same story in Ilorin.. Almost 2 month now.

Thanks a lot, I'll go with it

khattab008:

Yes I believe so, I wasn't asked to present the original copy of mine when I went for processing.

sis

I was not given and the contact with me is that of the officer in charge of case.

imran90:
please help me with their contact and where you given enrollment number after your registration?

Owojoriyusuf:
I was alausa yesterday for capturing, you won't believe I couldn't find my file....later around 3pm, I was told my file is still in confirmation/verification room ....after a week....d whole system is rigged...

I was told to come back on Friday but I will wait for another 7 days , that is when I will show them my madness if my file is not yet ready..

*Is it a crime to pay online? If they don't fancy the online stuff, they should remove it from the official site ..

First thing they will ask you is (is it self processing) just say YES and watch how the officials will leave you like you don't exist at all.....some will even tell you to leave the office and stay outside,trust me they won't attend to you no more unless you Roger them.....

I almost got angry yesterday.....This country is messed up....

I will go back next Wednesday to see if they are truly crazy ...

Infact, I am still still angry

Go to the asst comptroller aiyegbusi office in alausa downstairs to report if its not ready. Also contact nigimmigration on twitter ahead and report them. Let them know u will drag headoffice into it if they dont do the right thing and watch tgem rearrange themselves.

taitee:


Go to the asst comptroller aiyegbusi office in alausa downstairs to report if its not ready. Also contact nigimmigration on twitter ahead and report them. Let them know u will drag headoffice into it if they dont do the right thing and watch tgem rearrange themselves.

Thanks sis....I ll do that on Wednesday

olalekan9320:
Those guys at Alausa are rogues, it's better to do it at Ikoyi but nevertheless this your issue is strange o, I was also told my payment didn't drop, I complained on twitter and it was sorted out. Please also do so on their twitter page. But most of them were willing to help anytime I informed them that I was self processing

On Wednesday, if they try anything stupid.... twitter straight

Owojoriyusuf:


Thanks sis....I ll do that on Wednesday

Nb: note d names of those giving u issues, it will help. When u complain

Good day my people... Please which local government to i need to go to to get State of origin slip?? I'm based on the Island... Thanks in advance

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Good day @all, what a wonderful job you're doing here.
I tried to renew my children passports (age; 10yrs down) and the only payment option that appeared on the screen was 25,000. Please is this the normal for children. Thanks

nkechima:
Good day @all, what a wonderful job you're doing here.
I tried to renew my children passports (age; 10yrs down) and the only payment option that appeared on the screen was 25,000. Please is this the normal for children. Thanks

Children are not eligible for the 10year passport

https://immigration.gov.ng/enhanced-epassport/

The 25k is for 5 yr 32 pages.

Hello everyone, please I just registered for my epassport remaining to make payment in the bank. So please I want to ask, what will happen after the payment? Will I need any other documentation after the payment? How long will it take before I get the passport?

Please I will appreciate a quick reply thanks.

Innunique:

I actually went on the 5th and after I gave them the slip to check, they checked and made some signature stuff on the slip n told me it wasn't ready. but to check back in exactly a week time, which I did and it was handed to me.
is yours at the Ikoyi office too?

Please can you help with this?

Hello everyone, please I just registered for my epassport remaining to make payment in the bank. So please I want to ask, what will happen after the payment? Will I need any other documentation after the payment? How long will it take before I get the passport?

Please I will appreciate a quick reply thanks

I made payment via Saanapay and I was debited. The page refreshed and I couldn't access it again. I'm trying to login but there was no username and password when I was registering, so all the data I'm putting are not being accepted. I'm panicking already like this

Acuna91:
Please I will appreciate a quick reply thanks

Hello,
Please do check from page 93 to this current page, you should find all needed. its not much.
between payment date, capturing to collection is about 3weeks.

PremiumTrends:
I made payment via Saanapay and I was debited. The page refreshed and I couldn't access it again. I'm trying to login but there was no username and password when I was registering, so all the data I'm putting are not being accepted. I'm panicking already like this

no login needed, just input your application number and reference number and your profile will be out.

Shakiratemma:
Good day my people... Please which local government to i need to go to to get State of origin slip?? I'm based on the Island... Thanks in advance

Your local govt of original in your state of origin should issue that to you.
Some states do have liaison offices in Lagos that also issue it, Find out for yours.

Mamaroon:


Children are not eligible for the 10year passport

https://immigration.gov.ng/enhanced-epassport/

The 25k is for 5 yr 32 pages.

Thanks for the quick response. You misunderstood my inquiry.I want to know the official price for international passport of Age 10 downward.