The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review of fees for the Nigerian Standard Passport, with the new charges set to take effect from September 1, 2025.
Under the new structure, the 32-page passport with a five-year validity will now cost ₦100,000, while the 64-page passport with a 10-year validity will be priced at ₦200,000.
NIS disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, ACI AS Akinlabi, on Thursday.
NIS said the revised fees only affect Passport Application fees made within Nigeria and that the adjustment is intended to maintain the quality and integrity of the passport.
“In a bid to uphold the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport, the Nigeria Immigration Service hereby announces an upward review of Nigerian Stardard Passport fees, set to take effect on 1st September, 2025,” NIS announced.
“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.”
However, NIS also disclosed that passport application fees for Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged.
It stated that applicants abroad will continue to pay $150 for the 32-page with five-year validity passport and $230 for the 64-page with 10-year validity.
“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 Nigerians.
