How to apply for a Nigerian passport online

Do you need guidelines on passport application from Nigeria?

If you are Applying from Nigeria, the process for the application is straightforward and pretty easy. The passport application is done online and applicant will be required to visit a passport office for biometric enrolment.

In this article, we will show you how to easily submit your passport application online.

Things to Note

• Make sure you check center availability before you begin your application
• Visit https://appointments.immigration.gov.ng/availability/
• Choose preferred location as Nigeria and click on "Find Available Appointment Date"

Application Step 1: Visit the official application page

Visit the official webpage to submit your application at https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/. From there,  click on "Apply For Fresh Passport" to begin your application for a new passport.

Step 2: Submit NIN

Next, you will be required to submit your NIN and Date Of Birth. Fill the correct details and input the captcha code to verify that you are human, then click on "Verify".

The system will verify your NIN and pull out your profile details from the NIN. Verify the details and click on "Continue" to confirm.

If one of more of your details are not correct, you will have to rectify that with NIMC before you proceed.

Step 3: Complete the form and select a passport processing centre

You will be required to complete 6 stages of the application form. Fill the correct detail for each step and click on "Continue".

After the stage where you upload your passport photograph, you will get a reference number incase you want to pause and continue application later. Copy the reference number and click on "Ok" to continue.

Step 4: Make a payment

You will asked to make payment and given a review of your details after completing the application form. Click on "Confirm and Pay Now" to make the payment.