Nigerian Standard Passport Fees Upwardly Reviewed

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The Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu announced an upward review of the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. This review follows an earlier upward adjustment in August 2024, which took effect on September 1, 2024. The new fees will apply to applications made within Nigeria, with a 32-page, 5-year passport costing N100,000 and a 64-page, 10-year passport costing N200,000.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu has upwardly reviewed the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025.
  • The new fees will only apply to applications made within Nigeria, whereas applications for Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged.
  • The 32-page, 5-year passport will cost N100,000, while the 64-page, 10-year passport will cost N200,000.
  • The review aims to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport while ensuring accessibility for citizens.
  • The earlier upward adjustment in August 2024 took effect on September 1, 2024.
  • The increment was necessary to sustain the quality of the Nigerian passport and enhance service delivery.
  • Application fees for Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged at $150 for the 32-page, five-year passport and $230 for the 64-page, 10-year passport.

Statistics:

  • New fees for 32-page, 5-year passport: N100,000
  • New fees for 64-page, 10-year passport: N200,000
  • Unchanged fees for Nigerians in the diaspora:

+ 32-page, 5-year passport: $150

+ 64-page, 10-year passport: $230

Sources:

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