The Federal Government has approved an increase in fees for Nigerian Passports, set to take effect on September 1, 2024.
This adjustment was announced by the spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), DCI Kenneth Udo, in a statement released on Wednesday.
According to the new fee structure, the cost of a 32-page Passport booklet with a 5-year validity will rise from Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000.00) to Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00).
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Similarly, the price for a 64-page Passport booklet with a 10-year validity will increase from Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000.00) to One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00). Udo noted that the fees for passport issuance will remain unchanged for Nigerians in the diaspora.
The increase is part of the government’s efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport.
While acknowledging the potential inconvenience for prospective applicants, the NIS reassured Nigerians of its continued commitment to transparency and quality service delivery.
The new pricing is expected to enhance the passport issuance process and ensure that the documents meet international standards.