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Que: When should I start the process of renewing my passport?

Ans: At least six months from the passport expiration date.

 

Que: Can I apply for an e-passport for my three months old child?

Ans: An e-Passport can be issued to a Nigerian citizen who is one day old

 

Que: What is the passport fee for a child?

Ans: The fee is $77 for minors (0-17years)

 

Que: I recently lost my passport. What documents should I submit to get a new passport?

Ans: Police report, datapage copy of the lost passport, printout of epassport application form, printout of payment slip, printout of acknowledgement slip and one passport photo. 


Que: Can I pay the passport fee in cash at the Embassy?

Ans: NO. All payments should be made via www.immigration.gov.ng 


Que: I don't have a bankcard to pay for the passport fee online. How do I resolve this?

Ans: A bank card is required to pay the passport fee. You need to get someone with a bank card to assist in the payment. The card will need to be registered with innovate1 services. See link: www.innovate1services.com

 

Que: What is the cost of obtaining an e-passport?

Ans: $77 for minors(0-17year, 60years and above) $106 (18-59years) 


Que: I need a passport for my child who has dual nationality (Nigerian and Hungarian). What documents are required?

Ans; Birth certificate, Letter of consent from both parents, Passport datapage of Nigerian parent, Printout of epassport application form, printout of payment slip, printout of acknowledgement slip, one passport photo

 

Que: What documents are required for renewal of passport?

Ans: Printout of e-passport application form, printout of payment slip, printout of acknowledgement slip, one passport photo, current e-passport


Que: I lost my passport in Serbia and unable to travel to the Embassy in Hungary? Can you issue me a passport without being physically present

Ans: Immigration passport rules requires every e-passport applicant to be physically present for biometrics and data capture. 


Que: I recently got married in Hungary and will like to change my name. What documents should I provide? 

Ans: Marriage certificate, Printout of e-passport application form, printout of payment slip, printout of acknowledgement slip, one passport photo, current e-passport, one passport photo


Que: I filled out the online e-passport application form and couldn’t print out the form and decided to continue process later. 

Ans: Use your application ID and reference number to login via the link below:

https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/passport/passportPaymentStatus