Passport Fees Double As New Rates Kick In September 1— New Prices Revealed

Passport Fees Double As New Rates Kick In September 1— New Prices Revealed

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward adjustment in the fees for the Nigerian standard passport, effective September 1, 2025.

In a statement issued on Thursday via its official X handle, the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, clarified that the new charges will apply only to passport applications processed within Nigeria.

Under the revised structure, a 32-page passport with five-year validity will now cost ₦100,000, while a 64-page passport with ten-year validity will be ₦200,000.

Previously, the 32-page, five-year passport was priced at ₦50,000, having earlier been increased from ₦35,000, while the 64-page, ten-year passport rose to ₦100,000 from ₦70,000.

Meanwhile, application fees for Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged.

Applicants abroad will continue to pay $150 for a 32-page, five-year passport and $230 for a 64-page, ten-year passport.

According to the NIS, the review is intended to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport and to enhance efficient service delivery.

“The Service remains committed to balancing quality service delivery with the need to ensure passport services are accessible to all Nigerians,” the statement read.

The statement reads: “In a bid to uphold the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport, the Nigeria Immigration Service hereby announces an upward review of Nigerian Standard Passport fees, set to take effect on 1st September, 2025.

“The review, which only affects Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now sets a new fee threshold for 32-page with 5-year validity at N100,000 and 64-page with 10-year validity at N200,000.

“Meanwhile, Nigerian Passport Application fees made by Nigerians in diaspora remain unchanged at $150 for 32-page with 5-year validity and $230 for 64-page with 10-year validity.

“The Service reiterates its commitment to balancing quality service delivery with the need to ensure Passport services are accessible to all Nigerian.”