The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an increase in passport fees, effective immediately. The new fees are as follows:
– 32-page passport: ₦26,000 (up from ₦17,000)
– 64-page passport: ₦32,000 (up from ₦20,000)
– Official passport: ₦15,000 (up from ₦10,000)
– Passport renewal: ₦20,000 (up from ₦15,000)
The NIS attributed the increase to the rising cost of production, security features, and logistics. The agency also announced that the new passports will have enhanced security features to prevent forgery and counterfeiting.
The increase has been met with mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some expressing frustration at the additional financial burden, while others see it as a necessary measure to improve the security and integrity of the passport.
“While the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants; it assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times,” the NIS stated
The NIS has assured that the new fees will not affect the processing time or quality of service, and that applicants will continue to receive their passports within the standard 6-week period.
