The Federal Government has officially announced a significant increase in passport fees for Nigerians living within the country, with the new rates set to take effect from September 1, 2024. This change is part of the government’s broader initiative to uphold and enhance the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, ensuring it remains a credible and internationally recognized identification document for Nigerian citizens.
DCI KT Udo, the Service Public Relations Officer at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters, made the announcement, which was shared via the NIS’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Under the revised pricing structure:
- The cost of a 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity will increase from N35,000 to N50,000.
- The cost of a 64-page passport booklet with a 10-year validity will rise from N70,000 to N100,000.
The NIS statement highlighted that these changes apply exclusively to Nigerians residing within the country, with passport fees for Nigerians in the Diaspora remaining unchanged.
The NIS acknowledged that the fee increase might cause prospective applicants some inconvenience but emphasized that this adjustment is necessary to cover the rising costs associated with passport production and issuance. The Service assured the public its continued commitment to transparency, efficiency, and high-quality service delivery.
The fee hike is intended to ensure the sustainability of the passport issuance process while maintaining the security and quality standards required in today’s global environment.
Below is an excerpt from the official statement:
“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, a 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 a 64-page Passport booklet with 10-year validity which was Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000) will now be One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) only. However, the fees remain unchanged in the Diaspora.
“While the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants, it assures Nigerians of an unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery.”
