The President Bola Tinubu has Increased International Passport Fees Nigerians in Nigeria.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has approved an increase in the fees for obtaining the Nigerian Passport, effective from September 1, 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by DCI Kenneth Udo, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
Similarly, the cost of a 64-page passport booklet with a 10-year validity, previously priced at N70,000, will now be set at N100,000.
“As part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, the Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Passport effective from 1st September, 2024.
“Based on the review, 32-page Passport booklet with 5 year validity previously charged at Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000) will now be Fifty Thousand Naira N50,000) only; while 64-page Passport booklet with 10 year validity which was Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000) will be One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) only,” the statement read in part.
The statement further clarified that these fee adjustments apply solely to Nigerians residing within the country, while passport fees for Nigerians in the Diaspora will remain unchanged.
Additionally, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) acknowledged the potential inconvenience these changes might cause prospective applicants but reassured the public of its unwavering commitment to transparency, efficiency, and the delivery of high-quality services.
The NIS also emphasized that the fee increase is essential to offset the rising costs associated with passport production and issuance, ensuring the process remains sustainable while upholding the security and quality standards demanded in today’s global environment.
