How much to get Nigeria international passport 2021

The price of Nigeria international passport this year remains the same only that there is adjustment in validity period from 5 years to 10 years where the 32 pages will cost NGN25,000 in the country and USD130 outside the country.

However, there is a new passport still with five years validity: We have this verified and below is what it costs for both 32 pages and 64 pages.

• With NGN25,000 you can get 32 pages when you are in the country and on the other hand you pay USD130 when you are applying from outside the country
• For the 64 Pages, this will cost you NGN35,000  if you are within the country and USD150 when you are outside the country.

What to know about the newly introduced Nigeria International Passport 

1. The new passport comes with enhanced features that will enable the process to be more secure with no breach of any sort.
2. The enhanced feature will make the system work with no alteration thus giving us a disciplined system and metrics.
3. The enhance passport is weather friendly.
4. The newly reformed passport comes with International Civil Aviation (ICAO) compliant.
5. It has polycarbonate technology that eliminates damages and enhanced security features.
6. Importantly, it saves Nigerians living overseas time of the frequent visit to the Nigerian Embassy for passport processing.
7. The new electronic passport database is the most reliable source of data for criminal investigation.
8. The old and new passports work concurrently.

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Daily4mative verdict on the enhanced passport

The price of Nigeria international passport which was improved to a better experience by the enhanced features attracts the biggest challenges.

Currently the price of 64 pages is NGN70,000, which is produced outside the country is highly expensive and unaffordable for a big number of Nigerian Citizen. With this it may mean no civil servant can afford to get a passport as this is 3 times bigger than minimum wage in Nigeria.

Lets see a clear picture of current cost of Nigeria international passport. We will list both the prices for New applicants and for those that will want to renew their international passport.

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The Standard Nigerian passport is of two types:

• [1] 32 pages
• [2] 64 Pages

i. 32 PAGES: The cost of 32 pages type can be for different categories of people, with different charges. Price listed is as follows:

• a. MINOR – A day old – 17 years #12,500
• b. ADULT – 18 years – 59 years #19,500
• c. ELDERLY 60 years and above #12,500

ii. 64 PAGES:– The official fee for 64 Pages is #24,500 for all category of applicants.

APPLICANTS can process the application form and do the payment online through the appropriate Nigeria Immigration Service porter.

NIGERIANS RESIDING OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY

The price of international passport for Nigerians residing outside the country differs.

Price of 32 Pages are as follows :

• a. MINOR:- A day old – 17 years 77 dollars
• b. ADULT:- 18 years – 59 years 106 dollars
• c. ELDERLY:- 60 years and above 77 dollars

64 PAGES: The cost of 64 Pages is 137 dollars for all category of applicants.

It is IMPORTANT to note that if you applied for NIGERIA PASSPORT at any approved NIGERIA MISSION abroad and it was not issued before you travel to Nigeria, you cannot obtain another in Nigeria. The system will indicate double acquisition and your new payment forfeited.

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It’s advisable you attach the printout issued to you at the point of acquisition along with your other valid travel documents and present it at the point of entry/exit in the country.

The printout is acceptable pending the issuance of your passport.

Please note:  You should know the following concerning Standard Nigerian Passport

• The validity of a Standard NIGERIA Passport is 5 years.
• You cannot reissue your PASSPORT until 6 months before the expiration date OR. you used all the available pages.

Recap of the information shared above concerning cost of Nigeria International Passport.:

We have wholly discussed the subject of the cost of Nigeria International Passport and we assume you have found the information you were looking for. For a recap we said that the 32 pages will cost NGN25,000 in the country and USD130 outside the country. For more information do not hesitate to contact us.