The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
responsible for issuance of Nigerian International Standard Passport has announced an increment on the fees for
Nigerian Passport from N50,000 to N100, 000.representing 100 % rise.
According to a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, under the new rates, applications made in Nigeria would cost N100,000 for a 32-page passport with five-year validity and ₦200,000 for a 64-page passport with 10-year validity.
He said the adjustment was aimed at maintaining the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport and the
upward increase in Passport fees by 100 percent is effective from September 1, 2025.
However, passport fees for Nigerians in the Diaspora remain unchanged at $150 for the 32-page passport with five-year validity and $230 for the 64-page passport with 10-year validity.
The statement reads, “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 thresholds 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 the 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.”