A Complete Guild To Obtain Nigeria International Passport

The Nigerian international passport is your chance to enjoy international travel and explore different cultures, allowing you to travel anywhere in the world (provided you have the correct visa). The international passport is not the same as the ECOWAS passport, which only grants travel entry into 15 West African states (see the full list of member states). Nigerians wanting to travel outside of West Africa are required to get a Nigerian international passport.

To apply for a new passport, the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) curr

ently only issues electronic passports (e-passports) for new applications. Ordinary citizens can apply for a Standard e-passport (green cover), while official e-passports (blue cover) are reserved for government officials and Nigerian diplomats.

Who Needs One?

Nigerians who are intending to travel outside of Nigeria for business, leisure or other activities such as school purposes need a Nigerian international passport.

The 32-page Nigerian international passport is commonly issued for leisure travellers or those not travelling internationally very often. Business travellers, on the other hand, may want to consider applying for a 64-page passport if your job requires you to take frequent international business trips throughout the year. If you are an avid leisure traveller, you may want the 64-page passport as well. This will save you the hassle of constantly needing to apply for new passports and carrying around bulky documents.

General Procedures for Passport Application:

1. 1. Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal
   2. Locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process:
      1. e-Passport Application Form
      2. MRP – Passport Application Form (Not Applicable In All Missions)
   3. Select a passport type “Standard e-Passport” OR “Official e-Passport”, then click on ‘Start Application’ button.
   4. Fill the Application form; check the ‘I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM’ check box then click the “PRINT” Button to print filled form.
   5. Click on ‘Submit Application’ button to view ‘Applicant details page’
   6. Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”
   7. Click to select Payment Currency “Pay in Naira” or “Pay in Dollars” option then Click on ‘Continue’ button
   8. Choose the currency you want to use for payment (Naira or US Dollars):
      1. If you selected option to pay in Naira, you will be prompted to select PayType (payment method): “Bank”, “Credit OR Debit card”,
         1. If you intend to pay at a bank, selected “Bank” and click continue,
            1. View the list of participating banks and then click on ‘Continue’.
            2. The “Print Acknowledgment” button will help you print “Payment Acknowledgment Slip” with Transaction ID, Application ID & Reference Number.
            3. With the copy of your Payment acknowledgement slip, proceed to a participating bank for payment.
            4. On making payment at the bank, you MUST be issued with an ‘approved payment platform provider’ receipt that contains a “Validation Number”. You will need the “Validation Number” for confirmation of payment on the portal. (For use of your Validation Number, see the section on Validation Number below)
         2. If you intend to pay through Credit/Debit card, select “Credit/Debit card” and click continue,
            1. You will be required to fill in your log-in credentials.
            2. After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal
            3. For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button.
            4. Payment portal display application details, click on “Continue” button.
            5. You will be prompted to “Value Card” payment page, provide information of your card & Click on “OK” button
            6. After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.
            7. You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.

Using your Validation Number

1. 1. After payment, having obtained the “Validation Number”, proceed to the NIS portal for confirmation of payment:
      1. 1. Go to the “Query your Application Payment Status” and enter your Passport Application ID and Reference No.
         2. If a “Validation Number” field appears, please enter the number from your ‘approved payment platform provider’ receipt. Remember: Validation Number has been generated after payment through Bank also.
         3. Click the “Search Record” button and you will be sent to the “Applicant’s Details” page where a date for your interview has been generated.
         4. You can now print a Receipt or an Acknowledgement Slip by using the buttons on this page. (You will need them for your interview).
         5. You will be presented with your NIS e-receipt or Acknowledgement Slip in a new window. Click on “Print” button to send a copy to the printer.

For Payment Outside of Nigeria

1. 1. 1. If you select a processing country other than Nigeria, your payment will be in US Dollars. You will be re-directed to an approved payment platform to complete your application and make your payment in US Dollars.
2. On confirmation of payment, proceed for Interview with relevant documents. Please, note that your interview schedule, final e-receipt and acknowledgment slip are only accessible using your Validation Number.
3. To print your NIS e-Receipt
   1. On the portal home page, click on the ‘Query your application payment status’ link
   2. At the next page, select ‘Passport’ as an option under the ‘Application Type’ drop down
   3. Enter the following details:
      • Application ID
      • Reference Number
      • Validation Number (if applicable)
   4. Submit the details
   5. Your full application details shall be returned
   6. Scroll down the page and click on ‘Print receipt’
   7. You will be presented with your NIS e-receipt in a new window
   8. Click on ‘Print this receipt’ to send a copy to the printer
4. To generate your Passport Guarantor’s Form
   1. Click on passport guarantor’s form at the home page of the Nigeria Immigration Service
   2. Enter reference and id number generated on the acknowledgment slip
   3. Click Print to print out first page and next to print out second page (You will still be required to click the Print button)

General Documents required for interview:

Standard Passport

1. Local Government letter of identification.
2. Birth certificate / age declaration.
3. 2 recent colour passport photographs
4. Guarantor’s form sworn to before a commissioner of Oaths / Magistrate /  High Court Judge
5. Parents’ letter of consent for minors under 16 years
6. Marriage certificate where applicable
7. Police report incase of lost passport
8. Submit application with supporting documents to passport office / Embassy / High commission

Official Passport

1. Letter of introduction from appropriate State Government, Federal Government Ministry / Organization.
2. Marriage certificate where applicable
3. Police report in case of lost passport
4. Letter of appointment / last promotion .
5. Submit application with supporting documents to passport office / Embassy / High commission

Seamans Book Requirement

1. Local Government letter of identification 
2. Birth certificate / age declaration
3. 2 recent colour passport photographs
4. Submit application with supporting documents to passport office / Embassy / High commission

How to Apply

The Nigerian international passport application can be processed either online or offline. Both ways will result in you receiving a hardcopy of your passport.

Online:

1. Visit the Nigerian Immigration Services portal
2. Select passport type
3. Select processing country
4. Complete application form
5. Upload scanned copies of required documents
6. Select preferred payment method (payment can be made with Visa cards)
7. Once payment is completed, click “Submit”
8. You will be issued an Application ID and Reference number
9. Print out Guarantor’s form and have it certified
10. Submit completed application form with additional required documents in personat your selected passport office

Once you have submitted your online application, you are required to appear in personat your specified immigration office for photographs and biometrics to be taken.