Passport

Passport Application Information

This page lists the requirements for the various passport applications.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is mandatory that applicant for passports must translate ALL documents attached to their application into English for approval and processing
All classes of applicants should note that submission of request as strictly by appointment. And this has to be done using the link on their payment slip after which the appointment slip printed and attached together with the rest of their documents.

Fresh Passport Application

Duly completed passport application form
Printed confirmation of online payment slip
Copy of birth certificate/declaration of age (as the case may be) note: applicants born in Nigeria after commencement of National Population Commission Act of 1992 are expected to bring NPC issued birth certificate or attestation of birth
Copy of certificate of state of origin/local government identification letter (required for adult applicants)
Two (2) passport-sized photographs of the applicant
Duly completed guarantor’s attached with passport photograph and copy of data page of Guarantor’s Nigerian passport
In the case of underaged applicant, letter of consent from both parents attached with copies of data page of Nigerian parents as provided in the Guarantor’s form. Note: in case of single parent, he/she must provide evidence to that effect

Extension Of Validity Of Passport That Has Not Expired

Duly completed passport application form
Printed confirmation of online payment slip
Data page of the passport
Passport booklet for sighting
Two (2) Passport photographs
Formal letter addressed to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service and duly signed by the applicant for grant of approval of the subject matter. The letter should explain/state reasons

Re-issue Due To Expiration

Duly completed passport application form
Printed confirmation of online payment slip
Data page of the passport
Two (2) Passport photographs
Passport booklet for sighting

Re-issue Due To Loss

Duly completed Passport application Form
Printed confirmation of online payment slip
Data page of the passport (if available)
Extract from Police station diary bearing the passport number (Police report of the loss of passport)
Two (2) Passport photographs

Re-issue Due To Damage

Duly completed passport application form
Printed confirmation of online payment slip
Data page of the passport
Two (2) Passport photographs
Damaged passport

Re-issue Due To Marriage/divorce

Duly completed Passport application Form
Printed confirmation of online payment slip
Formal letter/request to change of surname (stating reason) addressed to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service and duly signed by the applicant.
Data page of the passport
Copy of residence permit, evidence of second relationship
Copy of marriage certificate (original for sighting)
Copies of Affidavit for change of surname and copy of newspaper publication
Data page of spouse’s passport

Re-issue Due To Change Or Correction Of Data

Duly completed passport application form
Printed confirmation of online payment slip
Formal application/request for subject matter addressed to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service and duly signed by the applicant or parent/guardian as the case may be.
Data page of the passport and passport booklet submitted
Submission of supporting documents in respect of the request including residence permit, or evidence of second nationality as the case may be

NOTE: All classes of applicants should note that submission of request as strictly by appointment. And this has to be done using the link on their payment slip after which the appointment slip printed and attached together with the rest of their documents.