The fee for the Federal republic of Nigerian passport  has been increased by the Government.

According to a statement by the Nigeria Immigration Service which is in accordance with the review, the increment will be effective from 1st of September, 2024.

The statement which was released on Wednesday night, August 21 stated that a 32-page Passport booklet with 5 year validity previously charged at Thirty-five Thousand Naira (N35,000.00) will now be Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00) only; while 64-page Passport booklet with 10 year validity which was Seventy Thousand Naira (N70,000.00) will be One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00). This is even as the fees remain unchanged in Diaspora.

“While the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants; it assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times.” the statement reads in part .”

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