How to Apply for a Nigerian International Passport in 2026 — Fees, Documents, Full Process

How to Apply for a Nigerian International Passport in 2026 — Fees, Documents, Full Process *The fee doubled in 2025, NIN mismatches are quietly wrecking applications, and cash is no longer accepted anywhere in the process. Here's what actually works.* Applying for a Nigerian international passport used to be one of those errands people put off for months out of sheer dread. The process has genuinely moved online and become more structured — but the fees have also risen significantly, and a specific, avoidable documentation error is now the leading cause of delayed or rejected applications. This guide walks through exactly what to expect. ## Current Fees (Effective Since September 2025) For applications made within Nigeria: | Passport Type | Validity | Fee | |---------------|----------|-----| | Standard 32-page | 5 years | ₦100,000 | | Standard 64-page | 10 years | ₦200,000 | This represents roughly double what applicants paid before September 2025, so if you're working from an older figure you've seen shared online, update your budget expectations. **All payments are made online through the NIS portal only** — cash is not accepted at any passport office, no matter what anyone tells you in person. What You'll Need - **A valid NIN** — this is compulsory, and your name and date of birth on your NIN must match every other document exactly (more on why this matters below) - **Birth certificate** from the National Population Commission (NPC), or an Age Declaration Affidavit from a Federal High Court if you don't have one - **Letter of Identification** from your Local Government Area, signed by the Chairman or Secretary - **A valid means of ID** — National ID card, driver's licence, or voter's card - **Two recent passport photographs** — white background, no glasses, ears visible, neutral expression - **Marriage certificate**, if applicable (for name changes) For **minors**, a parent or guardian must complete the application and attend the biometric appointment alongside the child, along with proof of the parents' Nigerian citizenship and the child's NPC birth certificate. Step-by-Step Application Process 1. Visit the official portal: **passport.immigration.gov.ng** 2. **Create an account** using your email address, or sign in with Google if you've used the portal before 3. **Enter your NIN** — the system pulls your details automatically from the NIMC database 4. **Carefully verify** every pre-filled detail (name, date of birth, gender) before proceeding — this step matters more than it seems 5. **Complete the application form** — address, contact details, next of kin, travel history 6. **Upload your required documents** 7. **Pay online** through the integrated NIS payment system — keep your receipt, you'll need it at your appointment 8. **Book your biometric appointment** at your preferred NIS office 9. **Attend your appointment** with printed documents and proof of payment 10. **Wait for processing** — standard processing takes roughly 4–6 weeks 11. *