Nigerian passport now N50,000 – N100,000 as Tinubu approves charges increament
By KEMI KASUMU
It will now cost Nigerians between N50,000 and N100,000 to acquire new passport following an upward review in fees of the travel document by Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government of the country.
The government, while announcing the increase, said it was part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian standard passport.
Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kenneth Udo, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja, dated August 21, 2024 and copy of which was obtained by The DEFENDER on Wednesday.
The ssid the new charges would take effect from September 1 this year that is 10 days from date of release.
“Based on the review, 32-page passport booklet with five year validity previously charged at N35,000 would now be N50,000 only.
“The 64-page Passport booklet with 10-year validity, which was N70,000, would be N100,000 only.”
However, the statement said the fees remain unchanged in for Nigerians in the Diaspora.
“The Service regrets any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants.
“The service assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times.”
See copy of statement screenshot below:
