{"id":48266,"date":"2021-05-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/nigerian-passport-renewal\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:36:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:36:41","slug":"nigerian-passport-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/nigerian-passport-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Renew Your Nigerian Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Updated 05 May 2021]<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you\u2019re planning to travel abroad later this year? Are you dreaming of exploring the vibrant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/usa\/flights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cities of the USA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or admiring the architecture in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/london\/flights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Since you\u2019ll be travelling outside of Nigeria, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least six months before departure. If it\u2019s expiring soon or has already expired, we\u2019ve got all the info you need with this step-by-step guide on how to easily sort out your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigerian passport renewal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The online application process is straightforward and easy to understand. If you\u2019re outside of Nigeria, you can apply online or at your nearest consulate\/embassy. Spare yourself any unwelcome stress by applying and submitting your application documents well before your departure date. Once you get your renewed passport, all that\u2019s left to do is pack your bags and take off!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note this process is applicable to Nigerian passport holders.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Apply<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigerian passport renewal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> process must first be done online. At the end of your application process, you may collect your passport.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.immigration.gov.ng\/passport\/epassport\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigerian Immigration Services portal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select passport type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a processing country<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete application form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your preferred payment method<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once payment is completed, click \u201cSubmit\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be issued an Application ID and Reference number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print out Guarantor\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.immigration.gov.ng\/passport\/PassportGuarantor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have it certified<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit the completed application form with additional required documents in person at your selected passport office<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your passport is more than six months old, you will need to have your photograph taken and your biometric data captured<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application for the Nigerian passport renewal takes around 72 hours to process after your biometric data has been captured. It has taken up to a month to process in some cases, so be sure to apply well in advance. You will be notified by text or email, after which you can visit the immigration office to collect your passport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigerians living abroad can apply for their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigerian passport renewal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online and then submit their documents and have their photographs taken and biometric data captured at their nearest consulate or embassy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are the requirements?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the initial application for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigerian passport renewal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (which is online), select your nearest passport office. Whether you have an expired passport or one that is about to expire, the requirements for the passport renewal are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application letter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport booklet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photocopy of the data page of your passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledgement slip and proof of payment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Unexpired passports:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your passport is valid for more than six months, you must give a reason for your renewal application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stay in the loop on the requirements for your Nigerian passport renewal, please consult the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/immigration.gov.ng\/standard-passport\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigerian Immigration Services website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 10.0pt 0cm;\"><span lang=\"EN\">How much is the Nigerian passport renewal fee?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You must pay the NG passport renewal fee online. Cash payments are not accepted.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 227px;\" width=\"659\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\"><strong>CATEGORIES<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"346\"><strong>32-PAGE BOOKLETS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"131\"><strong>64-PAGE BOOKLETS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">AGE: 0 \u2013 17 YRS<\/td>\n<td width=\"114\">AGE: 18 \u2013 59 YRS<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">AGE: 60 YRS +<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\"><strong>Passport Booklet Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">\u20a6 8,750<\/td>\n<td width=\"114\">\u20a6 15,000<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">\u20a6 8,750<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\">\u20a6 20,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\"><strong>Address Verification Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">\u20a6 2,000<\/td>\n<td width=\"114\">\u20a6 2,000<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">\u20a6 2,000<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\">\u20a6 2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"113\">\u20a6 10,750<\/td>\n<td width=\"114\">\u20a6 17,000<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">\u20a6 10,750<\/td>\n<td width=\"131\">\u20a6 22,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Please note this information was taken from the official Nigerian Immigration Services website and is subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Validity<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewed Nigerian passports are valid for five years. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following these easy steps, you can have your Nigerian passport renewed sooner than you think. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you haven\u2019t decided where to jet off to next, read up on these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/visa-free-countries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visa-free destinations for Nigerians<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Read up on our simple <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trvelstartngph.wpenginepowered.com\/?s=visa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visa guides on how to apply for other visas.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/destinations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find inspiration for your next dream holiday with Travelstart.com.ng!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the best international flight deals by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/sign-up\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">signing up for our newsletter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and know about our amazing offers before anyone else!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019d love to hear from you, so you\u2019re welcome to leave your comments below about your experience on the Nigerian passport renewal process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, Travelstart does not handle applications for a Nigerian passport renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice from the original source. Travelstart is not affiliated with immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of information from this website.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelstart does not provide advice or assist with processing passports. The content of this article is listed as recommended by research and the National Immigration Services (NIS). Kindly check the official NIS website for further information.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Updated 05 May 2021] So, you\u2019re planning to travel abroad later this year? Are you dreaming of exploring the vibrant cities of the USA or admiring the architecture in London? Since you\u2019ll be travelling outside of Nigeria, you need to make sure your passport is valid for at least six months before departure. 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