How Nigerians Abroad can apply for Nigerian Passport

The Nigerian passport isn’t only for Nigerians living in the country; it is also open to Nigerians in diaspora. Nigerians living in other countries can obtain passports through the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate. The preferred method of finding out is by calling the Embassy. See the contact details of all Nigerian Embassies here .

Not all foreign countries require you to send an application. If they accept passport applications, find out what categories of booklets are available (32 pages, 64 pages, 10-year validity passports, etc). Getting this information will help you decide what options are best for you.

Applicants are requested to send all required application documents via the consulate Email. After this, an appointment date and time will be sent to applicants that submitted completed documents by Email. In some countries like Germany, Information of your PERMANENT ADDRESS IN NIGERIA is compulsory. Be sure you filled it in on your application.”

How to apply for Nigerian passport in the Diaspora

For a comprehensive process, follow the steps below:

1. Gather Requirements – Prepare all the necessary requirements (mostly bio data) for the ePassport
2. Apply Online – Complete the NIS Online Passport Application and print out the completed form.
3. Pay Online in the same aforementioned online application process and print out the payment receipt.
4. Affix 2 Passport Photographs (Size 35/40mm) with white background and no head / face covers.
5. Submit Application with the printed form and attached requirements to the Nigerian Mission or VAC.
6. Book Appointment – Follow the Mission’s Instruction to book an appointment for Biometric processing.
7. Biometric Capture – Show up at the appointment venue for biometric capture and passport production.
8. Collection – It can take between hours and weeks. Call the Mission to verify it’s ready before going to collect.

Kindly Note!

The final decision on the passport is made in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Office in Abuja, Nigeria, not at the Embassy you made enquiries from.

Also, once a new passport has been issued, the applicant’s current passport will be digitally invalidated. If the old passport currently has a valid visa in it, the holder is only allowed to combine that old passport with the new one. This will be tenable only for the duration of the validity of the old visa, after which the holder is expected to stop presenting it and start using the new one.