The Federal Government has announced an increase in fees for obtaining a Nigerian passport, effective from 1st September 2024.

According to a statement (pictured below) issued by the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI) Kenneth Udo, the increment is part of the government’s efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport.

Following the review, the cost for a 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity will rise from ₦35,000 to ₦50,000, while the fee for a 64-page passport booklet with a 10-year validity will increase from ₦70,000 to ₦100,000.

The statement also clarified that fees for Nigerians living abroad will remain unchanged. While the NIS expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the fee hike, it reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times.