The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a hike in passport application fees, with the new rates set to take effect from September 1, 2025.
Under the revised structure, a 32-page passport with five-year validity will now cost ₦100,000, while a 64-page passport with ten-year validity will cost ₦200,000.
In a statement signed by Immigration spokesman, A. S. Akinlabi, said the reviewed fees would take effect from September 1, 2025.
“The review, which only affects Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now sets a new fee threshold for 32-page passports with 5-year validity at ₦100,000 and 64-page passports with 10-year validity at ₦100,000 To ₦200,000.
“Meanwhile, Nigerian Passport Application fees made by Nigerians in diaspora remain unchanged at $150 for a 32-page passport with 5-year validity and $230 for a 64-page passport with 10-year validity,” Akinlabi said.
The current cost of obtaining a Nigerian passport varies depending on the type of passport, validity period, and location.
Presently, some Nigerians report unofficial rates ranging from ₦150,000 to ₦250,000 for a 64-page passport with 10-year validity; ₦80,000 to ₦150,000 for a 64-page passport with 5-year validity and ₦60,000 to ₦100,000 for a 32-page passport with 5-year validity.
The Service reiterated its commitment to balancing quality service delivery with the need to ensure Passport services are accessible to all Nigerians.
