The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday launched the portal for online passport application in a move that is expected to bring succour to millions of Nigerians.
This development followed a live demonstration session hosted by the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who unveiled the functionality of the new system to stakeholders from across the country on Saturday in Abuja.
The launch put to pay the minister’s December comment that the portal was “99 percent done” and ready for usage.
How To Apply For Passport Online Following the launch, listed are the steps for the online application for passports:
1. Head to the online application portal http://passport.immigration.gov.ng.
2. Click the “Apply for Fresh Passport” (for new applicants)
3. When done, input your NIN, date of birth, and other data needed.
4. After this, upload your passport photograph and other needed documents.
5. Once done, go to the nearest Immigration Office to do your biometric capture.
He further revealed that Nigerian applicants who want 32-page passports with five-year validity would pay N25,000, while those who want 64-page passports with a 10-year validity would pay N70,000. Meanwhile, foreign applicants, who wish to apply for passports with a five-year validity period and 32 pages, will pay $130, while those who prefer passports with a 10-year validity period and 64 pages will pay $230.
|The Guardian
