The Nigerian Immigration Service has announced a significant upward review of passport fees for applications made within Nigeria, with prices doubling across all categories effective September 1, 2025.
The new fee structure sets the cost for a 32-page passport with 5-year validity at N100,000 (up from N50,000) and a 64-page passport with 10-year validity at N200,000 (up from N100,000). This represents a 100% increase from previous rates.
Good News for Diaspora Nigerians: Nigerian passport application fees made by Nigerians in diaspora remain unchanged, maintaining current rates of approximately $130 for 5-year passports and $230 for 10-year passports.
The government justifies the increase as necessary to improve passport quality, eliminate corruption, and ensure faster processing times. This development particularly impacts Nigerians planning to relocate or those with expired passports considering renewal in Nigeria versus overseas missions.
Key Takeaway: Diaspora Nigerians should continue processing renewals through Nigerian missions abroad to avoid the doubled domestic rates. The price differential now makes overseas applications significantly more cost-effective for eligible applicants.
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