FG increases passport fees for Nigerians in Nigeria

FG increases passport fees for Nigerians in Nigeria 

The Federal Government has officially announced an upward review of passport fees for Nigerians residing within the country, effective from September 1st, 2024.

The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday by DCI KT Udo, the Service Public Relations Officer at the Service Headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service, as posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the NIS.

This decision is part of the government’s broader efforts to maintain and enhance the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, ensuring that it meets international standards and continues to serve as a credible identification document for Nigerian citizens.

The increment, according to the statement, aims to ensure the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport.

The statement read, “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 September 1, 2024.

“Based on the review, a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page passport booklet with 10-year validity which was N70,000 will be N100,000 only.

“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.”

“However, the fees remain unchanged in Diaspora.”(www.amatropics.com)