How To Apply For Nigerian International Passport Online And Offline
How To Apply For Nigerian International Passport Online
You need to visit the official website of the Nigerian Immigration Service to apply for the Nigerian International Passport, once on the portal you are expected to click on the button that has “PASSPORT” on it, you can also follow this direct link to start your application.
You are expected to choose the type of passport you want which is either the STANDARD E-PASSPORT or OFFICIAL E-PASSPORT button based on your choice of preference then proceed and click the START APPLICATION icon to start your application.
Meticulously read and digest the displayed information before you start filling the form right on your screen, on every upload section, you are expected to upload the document you are asked to upload, after you are done filling out the form you are advised to cross-check the information you have supplied and if there is an omission or wrong information supplied you are expected to make corrections then tick the box that indicates “I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM” then click on the PRINT button and SUBMIT APPLICATION button to submit your information.
Your application after successful submission will not be processed not until your payment has been made and confirmed, right on the page you can make your payment by clicking on the APPLICANT DETAILS PAGE, clicking the PROCEED TO ONLINE PAYMENT, selecting your currency of choice you wanted to pay with then make your payment.
Remember you can make your payment in Naira or Dollars so keep this in mind when making your payment select the PAY IN NAIRA option if you reside in Nigeria but if you are abroad then you need to select the PAY IN DOLLARS then click the CONTINUE button to complete the payment which can be made online with your ATM card or credit card.
Payment for your Nigerian International Passport can also be made via our local banks in Nigeria all you need is select payment through Nigerian banks then continue to print your acknowledge slip which you will use to make the payment in any Nigerian bank nationwide, after payment you get your receipt with your serial number which can be found on your payment receipt, this will be used to verify and confirm your payment.
After the successful submission of your application, you need to wait for up to 48 hours for your application to be processed.
How To Apply For Nigerian International Passport Offline
You might love to apply for the Nigerian International Passport offline, some people just love doing their things offline, you are also allowed as this NIS gives everyone the opportunity to apply offline just like in the old days.
For you to apply for a Nigerian passport offline you need to submit your application through a trusted and reliable travel agent in Nigeria and this takes time.
Not only is it time taking but also costlier and you have to be careful and mindful of fraudsters so you need to watch to who you submit your document.
Validity Of Nigerian Passport
What is the validity of the Nigerian passport? This is a question that most new applicants ask a lot. The validity of the Standard Nigerian International passport is ten years while some are valid for only five years. You can always renew your passport once you have used all the pages.
Renewal of Nigerian passport
After your passport has been expired you need to renew it and for easy renewal, we have listed the documents you need to renew your Nigerian International Passport:
Application Letter
Previous Passport Booklet
A Photocopy of the Data Page of your Passport
Acknowledgment Slip
Payment receipt