PASSPORT ISSUANCE/RENEWAL
With the commencement of the issuance of the e-passport in the Consulate, it has become necessary for the general public who seek the services of the Mission to take note of the following:
- All requests for visa and passport applications online using the website of the Nigerian Immigration Service: http://www.immigration.gov.ng
- That the e-passport is devoid of observation and endorsement, i.e change of names owing to marriage and insertion of children.
- That Mission is not in the position as of now to replace lost e-passport until clearance is obtained from the Nigeria Immigration Service, Abuja.
- Applicants are expected to have completed the processing of their application online and bring it to the Mission, as the Mission will not provide in-house internet services for applicants; ensure that your payment receipt page is printed out and brought along with you.
- Cash transaction in whatever form, within or outside Mission’s premises or with any official of the Mission, is prohibited.
- The working hours of the Consular & Immigration Section of the Mission are from 9.00am – 3.00pm; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (Document Submission stops at 12:00pm).
- If your passport is 5 years and over, or if the pages are filled up, you need a re-issue, and if less than 10 years, you need a renewal. If your passport is lost, missing, defaced or burnt, you need a replacement.
THE FEES FOR THE NIGERIAN E(ECOWAS) PASSPORT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
| Applicants | 32 pages | 64 pages |
| Minor(0 to 17 years old) | $77.00 | $137.00 |
| Adult (18 to 59 years old) | $106.00 | $137.00 |
| Senior (60 and above) | $77.00 | $137.00 |
Have a Credit Card ready or purchase the amount of Post Office money order required.
1. Go to our website https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/passport/epassport for the electronic application.
2. Select Standard E-PASSPORT
3. Select UNITED STATES as processing country and Atlanta, GA as Office of Application.
PLEASE READ IN FULL THE GUIDELINES REGARDING PAYMENT ON THE START APPLICATION FEES PAGE
- Click on START APPLICATION. Choose from GOOGLE or YAHOO and create an account, or if you have one, SIGN IN.
- Complete the application online and print out a copy of the completed application before you submit for payment.
- Complete the application for “ PRINT (2) copies “ click submit.
- On successful submission of your application, you will come to a page that will contain your reference ID, which will also be emailed to you from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
- Close the screen to proceed to payment or to input further applications (UP to 6 applications). Select the method of payment (Money Order, Visa or American Express) and follow relevant steps.
Note: You may choose to exit the application to make payment at a later stage. To return, go to www.innovate1.com and sign in.
Upon making your electronic payment or after having entered and submitted your (UPS) money order details, you will first be e-mailed an acknowledgement. Please allow 1-2 business days for receipt of a confirmation payment e-mail from Innovate.
Note: Money orders should be purchased from the US Postal Service; this allows for immediate processing.
To print out your receipt/acknowledgement slip, go to – http://portal.immigration.gov.ng/visa/OnlineQueryStatus enter your application type, reference No., ID and click SEARCH RECORD. THE PAYMENT CONFIRMATION SLIP WILL CONTAIN AN INTERVIEW DATE; EVERY APPLICANT MUST ATTEND AND BRING THIS DOCUMENT IN PERSON ON THE GIVEN INTERVIEW DATE BETWEEN 9:00am – 12:00pm (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) – Note: NO APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 12 PM.
NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS ARE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SUBMISSION. ONCE THE TIME HAS LAPSED, APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO RE-APPLY AND MAKE ANOTHER PAYMENT.
DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMISSION (PER APPLICANT) AT INTERVIEW:
- Passport Payment Slip.
- Passport Acknowledgement Slip.
- Copy of online application form (signed and dated).
- One copy of Passport photograph.
- Expired Nigerian Passport (If not presented, will be considered lost)and photocopy of passport data page (which clearly shows photograph, full name and date of birth).
- Every applicant must appear in person at the Consulate for finger and thumb printing necessary to produce the E-passport.