How To Renew Nigerian Passport In South Africa

The Nigerian passport renewal process must first be done online. At the end of your application process, you may collect your passport.

Online:

  1. Visit the Nigerian Immigration Services portal
  2. Select passport type
  3. Select a processing country
  4. Complete application form
  5. Select your preferred payment method
  6. Once payment is completed, click “Submit”
  7. You will be issued an Application ID and Reference number
  8. Print out Guarantor’s form and have it certified
  9. Submit the completed application form with additional required documents in person at your selected passport office
  10. If your passport is more than six months old, you will need to have your photograph taken and your biometric data captured

The Nigerian passport renewal application takes around 72 hours to process after your biometric data has been captured. In some cases, it has taken up to a month to process, so be sure to apply well in advance. You will be notified by text or email, after which you can visit the immigration office to collect your passport.

Nigerians living abroad can apply for their Nigerian passport renewal online and then submit their documents and have their photographs taken and biometric data captured at their nearest consulate or embassy.

Validity

Renewed Nigerian passports have the same validity period as original passports: five years.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO VISIT THE NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE WEBSITE AND FILL THE ONLINE FORM : https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/passport/epassport.

APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO APPLY SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR PASSPORTS

PLEASE READ THE GUIDELINES FULLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE APPLICATION

THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE NIGERIAN E-(ECOWAS) PASSPORT ARE AS FOLLOWS:

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Minor(0 to 17 years old)$77.00$137.00
Adult (18 to 59 years old)106.00$137.00
Senior (60 and above)$77.00$137.00

How much does it cost to renew Nigerian passport?

NOTE: The renewal fee is $45.00 plus $20.00 processing fee (Money Order Only), made out to the Embassy of Nigeria. Also include the passport that is to be renewed. You are required to renew your passport every five years after it is first issued to you. A Nigerian passport can only be renewed once.

What documents do I need to renew my Nigerian passport?

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL/REISSUE OF E-PASSPORT

  1. Passport Application form to be completed online.
  2. Payment Slip.
  3. Acknowledgement Slip.
  4. Expired Nigerian Passport.
  5. Photocopy of Applicant’s data page of Nigerian Passport.
  6. Two current passport-size photographs preferably with white background.