https://immigration.gov.ng/standard-passport/ | How to Apply for a Standard Nigeria Passport 

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is the government agency that has been charged with the responsibility of migration management in Nigeria.

Find the requirements for obtaining a standard Nigeria passport

If you are applying in Nigeria, simply pay online, print your receipt and forms online, and go to the passport office with your documents.

Below are all the requirements outlined

Passport Application (How to Apply)

1. Complete passport application form online, make payment and obtain Application ID and Reference Number. (Click here for payment instructions)
2. Print out Guarantor’s form (using Application ID and Reference number) to be signed by a guarantor and commissioner of oath in a competent court (click here for guarantor’s requirement and form download)
3. Submit completed passport application form with other requirements in person at passport office selected during online payment process for further processing.

Note: Applicants are required to appear at chosen Immigration Office for photograph and biometric data capturing.

Requirements for obtaining Standard Passport

The standard passport can be obtained with any of the following reasons:

1. Fresh (First) Application
2. Re-Issuance of Passport

Fresh Passport Application Requirements

Adult (18 years and above)

1. Letter of identification from Local Government/State of origin or residence or National Identity Card OR Letter of introduction for employees of government as a Nigerian citizen stating Service Number, Length of Service and Designation/Rank. The letter must be accompanied with a valid staff identity card;
2. Completed passport application form and 2 passport sized photographs (passport photographs endorsed at the back by the Guarantor);
3. Completed Guarantors’ form duly signed by a Commissioner for Oaths attached with Photocopy of Data page of Guarantor’s Nigerian ePassport and one passport sized photograph of the Guarantor;
4. Marriage certificate, where applicable;
5. Birth Certificate (certificate issued by the National Population Commission shall be required from applicants whose date of birth is with effect from Dec 1992) or Age Declaration attached with one passport-sized photograph and duly endorsed by a Commissioner for Oaths
6. Acknowledgement slip and evidence of payment

Minor (under 18 years of age)

1. Completed passport application form attached with 1 passport sized photograph of minor to be endorsed on the reverse side by the consenting parent/s;
2. Evidence of Nigerian citizenship of parent/s;
3. Birth certificate (certificate must be issued by the National Population Commission for minors born within Nigeria);
4. Letter of consent from either parent;
5. Acknowledgement slip and evidence of payment;

Court Order and Letter of approval from State Ministry of Women and Child Development (This Requirement is strictly for adopted child)

Re-Issuance of Passport

Expired Validity

• Application Letter;
• Passport Booklet;
• Photocopy of Data Page of Passport;
• Acknowledgement Slip and Evidence of Payment

Unexpired Validity

• Application Letter;
• Passport Booklet;
• If Validity is more than Six (6) Months, Applicant should state reason(s);
• Photocopy of Data Page of Passport;
• Acknowledgement Slip and Evidence of Payment.

Fees for Passport and Others

Note: All fees are exclusive of bank charges, ₦2000 Address Verification fee.

Administrative charges are non-refundable and payment of passport fees for such cases are subject to the approval of the application.

No age classification for 64 pages.

Fresh Passport