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13 Things To Know About The New Nigerian International Passport
- The new International Passport is part of a reform by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The reform includes the introduction of new enhanced passport booklet and passport with 10-year validity.
- The issuance of the new passport in the Federal Capital Territory will commence from March 4, 2019.
- The existing passport booklet will run concurrently with the new enhanced passport booklet until the former expires.
- Other scheduled issuance dates include: Ikoyi in Lagos — March 25; Kano — April 1; Alausa, Lagos –April 8; and London, United Kingdom April 15.
- The phase two multiple rollout in New York, Washington, and Atlanta, USA would follow immediately after London on April 22; while other locations, local and abroad, would follow in sequence from April 29.
- The new passport has enormous advantages, which comprised passport with 10-year validity, self-tracking of application and express centers for urgent application.
- The new international passport is weather friendly.
- It is compliant with the latest ICAO standard, polycarbonate technology that reduced incidence of damage.
- The period of expiration will save Nigerians in the Diaspora time of frequent visits to Nigerian Embassies.
- The 32-page five-year standard passport will cost N25,000;
- The 64-page five-year standard passport will cost N35,00;
- The 64-page 10-year standard passport will cost N70,000;
- The 32-page five-year official passport will cost N15,000.
