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Nigerian Govt Increases Passport Fees
The Federal Government has announced an increase in passport fees for Nigerians residing within the country, set to take effect on September 1st, 2024.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that this revision is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the quality of the Nigerian Standard Passport, ensuring it aligns with international standards and remains a credible identification document for citizens.
The announcement was made by DCI KT Udo, the Service Public Relations Officer at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), through an official statement released on Wednesday.
According to the new pricing structure, the fee for a 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity will increase from N35,000 to N50,000. Meanwhile, the 64-page passport booklet with a 10-year validity will see its fee rise from N70,000 to N100,000.
“As part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, the Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Passport effective from 1st September, 2024.
“Based on the review, 32-page Passport booklet with 5 year validity previously charged at Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000) will now be Fifty Thousand Naira N50,000) only; while 64-page Passport booklet with 10 year validity which was Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000) will be One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) only,” the statement read in part.
The statement further clarified that these fee adjustments apply solely to Nigerians residing within the country, while passport fees for Nigerians in the Diaspora will remain unchanged.
Additionally, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) acknowledged the potential inconvenience these changes might cause prospective applicants but reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to transparency, efficiency, and the delivery of high-quality services.
Increases Passport Fees
The NIS also emphasized that the fee increase is essential to offset the rising costs associated with passport production and issuance, ensuring the process remains sustainable while upholding the security and quality standards demanded in today’s global environment.
What the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is saying
Below is the what the statement announcing the increase in passport fees for Nigerians read:
“As part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, the Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Passport effective from 1st September, 2024.
“Based on the review, 32-page Passport booklet with 5 year validity previously charged at Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000) will now be Fifty Thousand Naira N50,000) only; while 64-page Passport booklet with 10 year validity which was Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000) will be One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) only. However, the fees remain unchanged in Diaspora.
“While the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants, it assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery.”
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