Nigerian passport fees in 2026
- 32 pages, 5 years (in Nigeria)
- ₦100,000 1
- 64 pages, 10 years (in Nigeria)
- ₦200,000 1
- 32 pages, 5 years (abroad)
- US$150 1
- 64 pages, 10 years (abroad)
- US$230 1
- Apply at
- passport.immigration.gov.ng 3
Nigerian passport fee table
The Nigeria Immigration Service announced these fees in a release dated 28 August 2025. They took effect on 1 September 2025 1. Voice of Nigeria reported the same amounts 2.
| Passport | Fee in Nigeria | Fee abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Standard e-passport, 32 pages, 5 years | ₦100,000 | US$150 |
| Standard e-passport, 64 pages, 10 years | ₦200,000 | US$230 |
Passport types
The service issues three kinds of e-passport. The standard green passport for citizens comes as 32 pages for 5 years, 64 pages for 5 years and 64 pages for 10 years. Official passports are blue and go to government officials. Diplomatic passports are a separate category 3.
How to apply
First-time applicants fill in and pay for the e-passport form online at passport.immigration.gov.ng. The same portal handles applications from inside and outside Nigeria, and it covers renewals and changes of data 3.
Citizens by birth show an NPC birth certificate or a signed statement of age, plus a Nigerian ID. Minors must show their parents' passports and consent as well. Naturalised citizens show the Presidential Certificate of Naturalisation and registered citizens show the Certificate of Registration 3.
What we could not confirm
The fee release does not list a separate fee for children, for the 64-page 5-year passport, or for urgent processing, and it gives no processing time or payment methods 1. Check the portal for the amount before you pay 3.
Common questions
How much is a Nigerian passport now?
₦100,000 for 32 pages and 5 years, or ₦200,000 for 64 pages and 10 years, since 1 September 2025 1.
How much is a Nigerian passport abroad?
US$150 for 32 pages or US$230 for 64 pages 1.
Where do I apply for a Nigerian passport online?
At passport.immigration.gov.ng, the Nigeria Immigration Service portal 3.
Did the fee for Nigerians abroad change?
No. The service said diaspora fees stayed at US$150 and US$230 1,2.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Sources
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Upward review of Nigerian standard passport fees (28 August 2025)
- Voice of Nigeria: Nigeria Immigration Service reviews passport application fees (28 August 2025)
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Passports
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