Cost of new nigerian passport
The cost of a new Nigerian passport varies depending on the type of passport and the processing time. Here are the current fees for Nigerian passports:
Regular Passport
- Application fee: N15,000 (approximately $40 USD)
- Processing fee: N10,000 (approximately $27 USD)
- Total cost: N25,000 (approximately $67 USD)
Express Passport
- Application fee: N15,000 (approximately $40 USD)
- Processing fee: N20,000 (approximately $54 USD)
- Total cost: N35,000 (approximately $95 USD)
Rush Passport
- Application fee: N15,000 (approximately $40 USD)
- Processing fee: N30,000 (approximately $81 USD)
- Total cost: N45,000 (approximately $121 USD)
Emergency Passport
- Application fee: N15,000 (approximately $40 USD)
- Processing fee: N50,000 (approximately $136 USD)
- Total cost: N65,000 (approximately $176 USD)
Additional Fees
- Late application fee: N5,000 (approximately $14 USD)
- Replacement of lost or damaged passport: N10,000 (approximately $27 USD)
Payment Methods
- Cash payment at the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) office
- Bank draft or money order payable to the Nigerian Immigration Service
- Online payment through the NIS website (for express and rush passports only)
Processing Time
- Regular passport: 6-8 weeks
- Express passport: 3-5 weeks
- Rush passport: 1-3 weeks
- Emergency passport: 24-48 hours
Please note that these fees and processing times are subject to change, and it's always best to check with the Nigerian Immigration Service or a Nigerian embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.