The Immigration Desk at the Embassy currently handles all passport request and is able to capture biometric data of citizens requesting for e-passports. Please note that the production of the passport is done at the Nigerian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey and it could take between 1- 3 months before you receive your new passport. We advise all passport applicants to start the process of renewing their passports at least six months before the expiration of their current passport. The Nigerian Government through the Nigerian Immigration Service has made it possible for Nigerians in Diaspora holding dual nationality to travel back to Nigeria with an expired Nigerian passport.

Please follow the 5-step process below to apply for a new passport.

CLICK TO READ THE GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF E-PASSPORTS BEFORE STARTING YOUR PASSPORT APPLICATION.

STEP 1: Complete online e-passport application form

STEPS ON FILLING THE ONLINE APPLICATION

STEP 2: Pay relevant passport fee and Admin fee

 After completing Step 1, you will be redirected to the website of Innovate1 Services, where you can pay the passport application fee online. The fees are as follows:

• $77 for minors (0-17year, 60years and above) $106 (18-59years). This fee is for the 32 page passport. If you wish to apply for the 64 page passport, please contact the Embassy before hand to ensure there is availability. Please do not pay this fee into our MKB Bank Account. It is paid via the Innovate1 Service platform. You will be redirected to this page after you have finished filling the online form via www.immigration.gov.ng.

 In addition to the Passport application fee, all passport applicants will be required to pay or transfer an Administrative fee of $30 into the Embassy's MKB Bank Account. Kindly pay this fee at least a week before visiting the Embassy for your biometrics. This will allow the Finance Section to confirm receipt of the funds. The Administrative Fee of $30 should be paid into the Bank Account below:

Account Name: Embassy of Nigeria, Budapest

Account Number: 10300002-50100020-40120108

STEP 4: Enrollment and Biometric capture

Visit the Embassy on the day of your appointment with copies of all the relevant documents and payments. Please note there are no printing services at the Embassy.

STEP 5: Passport Collection

After passports have been produced in Ankara, Turkey, you will be contacted by the Immigration Section to pick up your passports. If unable to pick the passport in person, you need to authorize a proxy to collect the passport on your behalf.