By Jane Okafor, Abuja
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NCS) has jacked up the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport with effect from September 1, 2025.
The NCS announced the upward review on Thursday through a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi.
The agency, however, stated that the new fees will apply only to applications made within Nigeria.
“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.
It also clarified that 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.
The service said the adjustment was followed the aimed at maintaining the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport while ensuring accessibility for citizens.
The Daily Crucible reports that the latest review comes a year after the Federal Government approved an earlier upward adjustment in August 2024, which took effect from September 1, 2024.
At the time, the 32-page, five-year passport booklet was increased from N35,000 to N50,000, while the 64-page, 10-year booklet went from N70,000 to N100,000.
The Immigration Service then explained that the increment was necessary to sustain the quality of the Nigerian passport and enhance service delivery.
