The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an increase in the fees for obtaining a Nigerian passport, set to take effect from September 1, 2024.
This decision is part of ongoing efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, according to a statement released by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) spokesperson, DCI Kenneth Udo.
Under the new fee structure, the cost for a 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity will rise from Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000.00) to Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00). Similarly, the fee for a 64-page passport booklet with a 10-year validity will increase from Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000.00) to One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00).
The statement also clarified that the passport fees for Nigerians living abroad will remain unchanged.
While acknowledging the inconvenience this increase might cause for prospective applicants, the NIS reassured the public of its commitment to transparency and quality service delivery.