Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Federal Government has announced an upward review of passport fees for Nigerians residing in the country, effective from September 1, 2024.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Nigera Immigration Service (NIS) Public Relations Officer, DCI KT Udo, which was posted on the official X account of the service.
According to the statement, the decision is part of the government’s broader efforts to maintain and enhance the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, ensuring that it meets international standards and continues to serve as a credible identification document for Nigerian citizens.
Under the revised pricing structure, the cost of passport booklets will increase significantly. Specifically, the fee for obtaining 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, which previously cost N70,000, will now go for N100,000.
“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, 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) only; while 64-page Passport booklet with 10 year validity which was Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000) will be One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) only.
“While the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants, it assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery,” Udo said.
Udo further clarified that these fee adjustments apply solely to Nigerians residing within the country, while passport fees for Nigerians in the diaspora will remain unchanged.
Also, Nigeria Immigration Service acknowledged the potential inconvenience these changes might cause prospective applicants, but reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to transparency, efficiency, and the delivery of high-quality services.
NIS further emphasised that 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 demanded in the global environment.
