The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review in the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, which will take effect from September 1, 2025.
In a statement released on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the agency clarified that the new charges will apply solely to applications processed within Nigeria.
According to the NIS, the decision to adjust the fees was made to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport.
Under the new pricing structure, a 32-page passport with a five-year validity period will now cost N100,000, while a 64-page passport with a 10-year validity will be priced at N200,000.
“The review which only affect Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now set a new fee thresholds for 32-page with 5-year validity at N100,000 and 64-page with 10-year validity at N200,000,” the statement read.
“Meanwhile, Nigerian Passport Application fees made by Nigerians in diaspora remain unchanged at $150 for 32-page with 5-year validity and $230 for 64-page with 10-year validity.”
The NIS reaffirmed its commitment to providing efficient service delivery while ensuring that Passport services remain accessible to Nigerians both at home and abroad.
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