{"id":8485,"date":"2025-08-29T05:57:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T05:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=8485"},"modified":"2025-08-29T05:57:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T05:57:48","slug":"fg-approves-new-passport-fees-what-nigerians-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2025\/08\/29\/fg-approves-new-passport-fees-what-nigerians-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"FG Approves New Passport Fees: What Nigerians Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Federal Government has approved a new fee structure for Nigerian international passports, with the changes officially taking effect from September 1, 2025<\/strong>. The revision is part of ongoing reforms by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) aimed at improving service delivery and upgrading passport security features.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Key Changes in Passport Fees<\/h2>\n

For applications within Nigeria<\/strong>, the new rates are:<\/p>\n

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    \u20a6100,000<\/strong> \u2013 32-page booklet, 5-year validity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u20a6200,000<\/strong> \u2013 64-page booklet, 10-year validity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For diaspora applicants<\/strong>, fees remain unchanged (for now)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      $150<\/strong> \u2013 32-page booklet, 5-year validity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      $230<\/strong> \u2013 64-page booklet, 10-year validity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0Why the Increase?<\/h2>\n

      According to the NIS, the adjustment is designed to:<\/p>\n

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        Maintain the quality and integrity<\/strong> of the Nigerian Standard Passport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Improve service accessibility and efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Align with international standards for secure travel documents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u00a0Who Will Be Affected?<\/h2>\n
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          Residents in Nigeria<\/strong> will pay the revised rates starting September 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Nigerians abroad:<\/strong> Please continue to pay your existing fees until further notice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u00a0What Hasn\u2019t Changed?<\/h2>\n
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            The diaspora fee structure<\/strong> remains the same for now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            The government\u2019s commitment to better service delivery<\/strong> is unchanged, with promises of improved efficiency and security features in the new passport system.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a0What Applicants Should Keep in Mind<\/h2>\n

            If you\u2019re applying in Nigeria after the new policy kicks in:<\/p>\n

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              Set aside \u20a6100,000<\/strong> for the 32-page option, or \u20a6200,000<\/strong> for the 64-page option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Apply early and ensure you have all the required documents ready.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              If you\u2019re applying from abroad:<\/p>\n

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                Continue paying the current fees, but watch for official updates<\/strong> in case of future adjustments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Always cross-check requirements via the official NIS portal before applying.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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