The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has doubled the price for passport application.
From September 1, Nigerians will obtain a 32-page passport with a 5-year validity not for the current N50,000 but N100,000.
Similarly, the 64-page passport with a 10-year validity will now cost N200,000, up from the previous N100,000.
A statement signed by the Service Public Relations officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, said the new rates will officially take effect from September 1, 2025.
The statement read: “In a bid to uphold the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport, the Nigeria Immigration Service hereby announces an upward review of Nigerian Standard Passport fees, set to take effect on 1st September, 2025.
“The review which only affect Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now set a new fee threshold for 32-page with 5-year validity at N100,000 and 64-page with 10-year validity at N200,000.
“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 Service reiterates its commitment to balancing quality service delivery with the need to ensure Passport services are accessible to all Nigerians.”
