Steps To Apply Online For Nigerian international passport today

Nigerian Passport Application Form Online

Applying for online registration for Nigeria's international passport is easier than going to the immigration office, then all you need is to read the information or the guidelines on how to start which am going to show you here. all you need is to follow up with the steps that will be listed for you here and you will come out successful without any issues.

This is the common question that Nigerians ask every time, now if you are among those that like asking how to get or apply for an international passport online, For you to apply online and get an international passport you have to follow this guideline that I will be showing you now on how to apply online. it is easier now to get Nigeria international passport than ever, applying online saves you time, energy, and resources, and going to the immigration service center with stress you discovered that the office processes are so difficult.

Nigeria immigration office is about to go today and come back tomorrow calculating all your time wasted you know that applying online saves you a lot ok. both the Nigerian government and its citizens are now enjoying the new process. The federal government is generating much revenue from online registration comper to the time the money was undergoing hand in hand before getting to FG Account.

Applying for an international passport is simpler even though many people are now applying yet is now easier,  now you need to know first what type of passport and how long will it take you before renewing it again, so if you know all these it will help you get it done easier.  It is usually classified by pages  (32 and 64) standard and official. Both 32 and 64 pages are available for Nigerians who want to travel for any reason best to you.

 there are two types of e-passports provided by the Nigeria immigration service NIS The Standard and Official, and each one is designated for a specific type of travel.  Standard e-passports ( with a green cover ) are available to all Nigerian citizens, Meanwhile, Official e- passports ( with a blue cover)  are only issued to Nigerian diplomats and government officials.

Follow This Step-By-Step For Passport Application

• visit the home page of the Nigeria immigration portal 
• locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process
•  have an e-passport application form
•  MRP - passport application form (not applicable in all missions)
• select a passport type “standard e-passport” OR official e-passport”, then click on the ‘start application’ button.
• fill out 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 the filled form.
• Click on the ‘Submit Application button to view the ‘Application details page’
• Click on “proceed to online payment”
• Click to select payment currency “pay in Naira, or “pay in dollars” option then click on the continue button

Choose The Currency You Want To Use For Payment Naira or Dollars) 

1. If you choose an option to pay in Naira, you will be prompted to choose the pay type

 (payment method) “Bank”, “credit OR Debit card”,

If you intend to pay at a bank, select “Bank” and click continue,

•  View the list of participating banks and then click on continue;
•  The printing “acknowledgment” button will help you print the “payment acknowledgment slip” with the transaction ID, Application ID & reference number.
• with a copy of your payment acknowledgment slip, proceed to a participating bank for payment.  On making payment at the bank, you MUST be issued with an approved payment provider’ a 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 validation number button below) 
• you will be prompted to a “value card” payment page that provides information about your card & Clicks on the “OK” button 
• After payment the validation number is generated, Store it and use it to confirm your payment. 
• you can also print your receipt by clicking the “print the receipt” button.

Using Your Validation Number

After payment, having obtained the “validation number”, proceed to the NIS portal for confirmation of payment: 

Go to the “Query your application payment status” and enter your passport application ID and reference No.

If the validation number field appears, please enter the number from your approved payment platform provider’s receipt. Remember validation number has been generated after payment through the bank also.

Click the “search record” button and you will be sent to the “Applications details” page where a date for your interview has been generated.

You can now print a receipt or an acknowledgment slip by using the button on this page. (you will need them for your interview).

You will be presented with your NIS e-receipt or Acknowledgment slip in a new window. Click on the “print” button to send a copy to the printer.

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For People Outside Of Nigeria

If you select a processing country other than Nigeria, your payment will be in US Dollars. You will be redirected to an approved payment platform to complete your application and make your payment in US Dollars 

On confirmation of payment, proceed with the interview with relevant documents. Please NOTE that your interview date final receipt and acknowledgment slip are only accessible using your validation number.

To Print Your NIS Receipt 

•  On the portal home page, click on the Query your application payment status link
•  On the next page select passport as an option under the ‘application type’ dropdown
•  Enter the following details:

                  Application ID

                  Reference Number

                  Validation Number if applicable

• submit the details 
•  your full application details shall be returned
• scroll down the page and click on ‘print receipt’ 

        you will be presented with your NIS receipt in a new window 

Click on print this receipt’ to send a copy to the printer

To generate your passport guarantor’s form 

  I. Click on the passport guarantor’s form on the home page of the Nigeria Immigration Service

  Ii. Enter the reference and ID Number generated on the acknowledgment slip 

 Iii. Click print to print out the first page and next to print out the second page(you will still be required to click the printing button

This Is General Documentation Needed For An Interview On A Standard Passport  

1. Local Government Letter Of Identification

2. Birth Certificate / Age Declaration

3. 2 recent color passport photographs 

4. Guarantors form swore to before a commissioner of Oaths  / Magistrate / High court judge

5. Parent letter of consent for minors under 16 years

6.  Marriage certificate where applicable

7. Police report in case of a lost passport

8. Apply with supporting documents to the passport office / Embassy / High Commission

NIS PASSPORT FEE - APPLYING IN NIGERIA (NARIA)

Booklet type              AGE 0-17                AGE 18 - 59                  AGE 60+

32 Pages                       50,000                      70,000                         90,000

64 Pages                      90,000                   90,000                       90,000

NIS PASSPORT FEE - ALL EMBASSIES, CONSULATES & HIGH COMMISSIONS ( US DOLLARS)

Booklet type            AGE  0 - 17                AGE 18 - 59                     AGE - 60+

32 Pages                         65                              94                                    65

64Pages                         125                           125                                  125

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 a lost passport 

4. Letter of appointment / last promotion 

5. Apply with supporting documents to the passport office / Embassy / High Commission

Seamans Book Requirement

1. Local government letter of identification

2. Birth certificate/age declaration 

3. 2 recent color passport photographs 

4. Apply with supporting documents to the passport office / Embassy / High Commission

Note:

• Acknowledgment slip & payment receipt plus 2 recent photographs are applicable in all cases
•   Print out a copy of the duly completed application form
• Take printed and signed application forms to the passport office  / Embassy / High Commission for further processing

       . A guarantor must attach the following documents

1. Photocopy of the Data page of Nigeria's standard passport 

2. Driving license or National Identity Card