The Federal Government has increased the fees for the Nigerian Passport up to N100,000.
According to a press release electronically signed by DCI K.T. Udo, Nigerian Immigration Service Public Relations Officer, Service Headquarters, Abuja on 21st August 2024, the upward review is to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport.
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The statement said the upward review of the fees for the International Passport will be effective from 1st September 2024.
“Based on the review, 32-page Passport booklet with 5-year validity previously charged at Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000.00) will now be Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00) only; while 64-page Passport booklet with 10-year validity which was Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000.00) will be One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) only,” the statement read in part.
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It added, “However, the fees remain unchanged in Diaspora.
“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 at all times.”
