FG Increases Nigerian Passport Fees
Starting September 1st, 2024, the Federal Government will implement an upward review of passport fees for Nigerians residing within the country. This move aims to maintain and enhance the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, ensuring it meets international standards and remains a credible identification document for Nigerian citizens.
The announcement was made by DCI KT Udo, the Service Public Relations Officer at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters, and shared on the official NIS X (formerly Twitter) account.
Under the new pricing structure, the cost of passport booklets will see a significant increase. The fee for a 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity will rise from N35,000 to N50,000. Similarly, the cost of a 64-page passport booklet with a 10-year validity will increase from N70,000 to N100,000.
The statement from the NIS reads:
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“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, the 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). The 64-page Passport booklet with 10-year validity, previously priced at Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000), will now be One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000).”
These fee adjustments apply solely to Nigerians residing within the country, while passport fees for Nigerians in the Diaspora will remain unchanged.
The NIS acknowledged the potential inconvenience these changes might cause prospective applicants but reassured the public of its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery. 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 required in today’s global environment.
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