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Come September 1, 2024, Nigerians will have to dig deeper into their pockets to secure a passport, as the Federal Government has approved a fee increase for the vital travel document. This adjustment is likely to resonate with anyone planning a trip abroad.
According to DCI Kenneth Udo, spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service, the fee hike is a deliberate measure to uphold the excellence and authenticity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, reflecting the government’s commitment to quality and integrity.
The Nigeria Immigration Service spokesman outlined the new fee structure, stating that the 32-page passport booklet will now cost N50,000, up from N35,000, and the 64-page booklet will increase to N100,000 from N70,000, with the same 5-year and 10-year validity periods applying.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has exempted Nigerians in the Diaspora from the fee increase, ensuring that they will continue to pay the same rates for passport services as before.
The NIS has tendered apologies for any hardship the increased fees may cause, simultaneously reiterating its unshakeable commitment to transparency, quality, and customer-centric service delivery, ensuring Nigerians receive only the best.
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Full statement below:
PRESS RELEASE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVES AN UPWARD REVIEW OF NIGERIAN PASSPORT FEES TO ENSURE QUALITY AND INTEGRITY
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.
2. Based on the review, 32-page Passport booklet with 5 year validity previously charged at Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000.00) will now be Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00) only; while 64-page Passport booklet with 10 year validity which was Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000.00) will be One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) only. However, the fees remain unchanged in Diaspora.
3. 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.
e-Signed
DCI KT Udo
Service Public Relations Officer
Service Headquarters, Abuja
21st August, 2024.
