The Federal Government has increased the price for a passport.
A 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page passport booklet with 10-year validity which was N70,000 will be N100,000,”
The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service(NIS),DCI Kenneth Udo,who made this known in a statement on Wednesday night in Abuja said,”the move is part of the efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard passport.
Kenneth Udo said,the new charges take effect from 1st of September,2024.
However, according to Kenneth,”to the fees remain unchanged in Diaspora “.
“While the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets any inconveniences this increase might cause prospective applicants,it assures Nigerians if unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times,” he added.