The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has announced a hike in the cost of obtaining Nigeria’s international passport.
According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service, DCI Kenneth Udo in Abuja, the move is “part of effort to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian standard passport”.
He said the new charges will take effect from 1st September 2024.
“Based on the review, the 32 page passport booklet with a 5 year validity previously charged at thirty five thousand naira (35, 000. 00), will now be fifty thousand naira (50, 000. 00) only. While, the 64 page passport booklet with a 10 year validity, which was seventy thousand naira (70, 000. 00) will now be one hundred thousand naira (100, 000. 00) only.
“However, the fees remain unchanged in Diaspora.
“While the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets any inconveniences this might cause prospective applicants, it assures Nigerians of unwavering Commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times”, he said.
