Mohammed-Babandede-NIS
Immigration boss
NIS
Mohammed-Babandede-NIS
Immigration boss
NIS Introduce E-Passport with 10 Year
Validity
Sequel to the Official launch of the new e-passports by
President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR at the State House on Wednesday
16th January, 2019, The Comptroller General of Immigration,
Muhammad Babandede MFR, has directed that the following approved
passport reforms be communicated to the public for proper
information and sensitization.
2. The passport reforms which include introduction of new
enhanced passport booklet and passport with ten year validity have
the following category of passports and approved fees:
i. 32 page 5 year standard passport @ N25,000 or $ 130 (for oversea
application )
ii. 64 page 5 year standard passport @ N 35,000 or $180,000(for
oversea application)
iii. 64 page 10 year standard passport @ N70,000 or $ 230.00 ( for
oversea application)
iv. 32 page 5 year Official passport @ N15,000
3. The new passport reforms have enormous advantages which
comprise passport with ten year validity, self-tracking of
application and express centers for urgent application. Other
advantages include weather friendliness, compliance with latest
ICAO standard, polycarbonate technology that reduces incidence of
damage and as well saves Nigerians in diaspora time of frequent
visit to Nigerian Embassies.
4.ROLL OUT PLAN/COMMENCEMENT DATE
While the existing passport booklet will run concurrently with the
new enhanced passport booklet until the former expires, the
following are scheduled dates for the commencement of issuance of
the new document:
i. Service Headquarters, Abuja ————————————-4th March,2019
ii. Ikoyi, Lagos———————————————————-25th March, 2019
iii. Kano————————————————————————1st April,2019
iv. Alausa, Lagos————————————————————8th April,2019
v. London, UK————————————————————-15th April,2019
4. The phase 2 multiple Roll out in New York, Washington, Atlanta,
USA will follow immediately after London on 22nd April, 2019 while
other locations (local and abroad) will follow in sequence from
29th April, 2019.
5. The Comptroller General is hereby advising Nigerians to take
advantage of the reforms, avoid patronizing third party or touts
and utilize the online platforms provided by the Service for their
passport application.
Signed
DCI Sunday James pcc
Service Public Relations Officer
For: Comptroller General of Immigration