The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review of the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, with effect from September 1, 2025.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new charges will apply only to applications processed within Nigeria.
Under the revised structure, a 32-page passport with five-year validity will now cost N100,000, while a 64-page passport with 10-year validity will cost N200,000.
“The review which only affect Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now set a new fee thresholds for 32-page with 5-year validity at N100,000 and 64-page with 10-year validity at N200,000,” the statement read.
“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 explained that the adjustment was designed to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport while ensuring accessibility for citizens.
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