Immigration Raises Passport Fees to ₦100k and ₦200k
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a fresh increase in the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new charges will only apply to applications made within Nigeria. Under the revised structure, a 32-page passport with five-year validity will now cost ₦100,000, while a 64-page passport with 10-year validity will cost ₦200,000. The NIS clarified that passport fees for Nigerians abroad remain unchanged at $150 for the 32-page, five-year booklet and $230 for the 64-page, 10-year booklet. Explaining the adjustment, the Service said the move was aimed at maintaining the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport while ensuring sustainable service delivery. This latest increase comes just a year after a similar upward review in August 2024, which […]