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Re-issue of Standard Passport

  1. Original Nigerian Passport

  2. Printed copy of filled, dated and signed Passport Application Form

  3. If under 18 years, provide the following: i) Copy of the Data Page of BOTH parent's passports if both parent's names are printed on the Long birth Certificate. Note that at least one of the parents must hold a Nigerian Passport. ii) Letter of consent signed by both parents. In absence of documents or consent of either of the parents, proof of sole custodian from the court must be provided. iii) in the event of death of Nigerian parent, a copy of the Death Certificate must be provided.iv) Long birth Certificate of the applicant

  4. Change of name can only be done by virtue of Marriage or Divorce. In this case the following documents are required:

    a) Marriage Certificate; b) Consent Letter signed by the husband; c) Data page of the husband's Passport; d) Applicant's Valid Passport.


  5. The Mission also effect change of name as a result of Divorce. The applicant is to provide the following:

    a) Divorce Certificate; b) Proof of maiden name, e.g. Passport before marriage; c) Other valid ID Card bearing maiden name.


  6. Change of name by deed poll is not acceptable.

  7. Fast Track Passport Collection is available on request, however this service is subject to approval. Ask the officer on the counter for details.

If you can satisfy the requirements, Click here to apply for your Passport


  • REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLECTION OF NEW PASSPORT

    1. You must present: Collection Slip, and the old or expired passport (except in the case of Lost or Misplaced Passport).

    2. To collect a First issue passport, you must bring: Collection Slip, and a copy of Long Birth Certificate.

    3. In all cases, if you are collecting for someone else, in addition to aforementioned requirements, you must also provide a signed letter of authority, and a photo identification of yourself.

    First Issue of Passport.(N.B: You can also get a First Nigeria Passport by citizenship)

    1. Original and Photocopy of applicant current passport (if Dual nationality)

    2. Original and Photocopy of Birth certificate (showing details of parents)

    3. If under 18 years, provide the following: i) Copy of the Data Page of both parents passport, at least one of which must be a Nigerian Passport. ii) Letter of consent signed by both parents. In absence of documents or consent of either of the parents, proof of sole custodian from the court must be provided. iii) in the event of death of Nigerian parent, a copy of the Death Certificate must be provided.

    4. If above 18 years provide the following: i) Copy of Data page of Nigerian Passport of one of the parents. ii)In the event of death of Nigerian parent, a copy of the Death Certificate must be provided.

    5. If born outside the UK provide a copy of the appropriate documents used to enter the country. Additionally, if any document provided is not in English, please provide translated version which must be signed and stamped by registered/certified translator.

    6. Copy of Online Passport Payment Slip

    7. Printed copy of filled, dated and signed Passport Application Form


    8. Fast Track Passport Collection is available on request, however this service is subject to approval. Ask the officer on the counter for details.

      9. If you can satisfy the requirements, Click here to apply for your Passport


    10. REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLECTION OF NEW PASSPORT

      1. You must present: Collection Slip, and the old or expired passport (except in the case of Lost or Misplaced Passport).

      2. To collect a First issue passport, you must bring: Collection Slip, and a copy of Long Birth Certificate.

      3. In all cases, if you are collecting for someone else, in addition to aforementioned requirements, you must also provide a signed letter of authority, and a photo identification of yourself.

    Replacement of Lost/Misplaced/Damaged Passport.

    1. Letter to the High Commission, stating reason/s for the replacement of Passport

    2. Download and complete form for Lost Case; Click here to download form

    3. Photocopy of the Data page of old Nigerian passport. If NOT AVAILABLE, please provide Passport Number(E-passport holders only)

    4. A police report clearly stating loss of Nigerian passport.

    5. Copy of Data page of guarantor's (Valid) Nigerian passport.

    6. Two recent passport photographs one of which must be endorsed on the reverse side by the guarantor.

    7. Documentary proof of employment (if employed) such as: letter from employer or P60 or recent payslip.

    8. Document or Letter from the Home Office (if your passport is forwarded to them) indicating residence status in the UK.

    9. Applicant's proof of address in the UK such as: Utility Bills.

    10. Letter from applicant's academic institution (students only).

    11. Charges of £250 United Kingdom Postal Order and made payable to the Nigeria High Commission, London.

    12. Change of name by deed poll is not acceptable.

      13. If the above requirements are met, then, Click Here to apply for your Passport


    13. Copy of Online Passport Payment Slip

    14. Printed copy of filled, dated and signed Passport Application Form

    15. Online Nigeria High Commission Appointment Booking Slip.

    NOTE ABOUT GUARANTOR: A guarantor must be a Nigerian and known to the applicant.


  • REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLECTION OF NEW PASSPORT

    1. You must present: Collection Slip, and the old or expired passport (except in the case of Lost or Misplaced Passport).

    2. To collect a First issue passport, you must bring: Collection Slip, and a copy of Long Birth Certificate.

    3. In all cases, if you are collecting for someone else, in addition to aforementioned requirements, you must also provide a signed letter of authority, and a photo identification of yourself.

    Emergency Travel Certificates (ETC)

      - It is issued to facilitate applicant's immediate ONE-WAY departure to Nigeria only, and is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.


      - Please do not apply for a Travel Certificate if your passport is valid or with a recognised authority in the United Kingdom


      REQUIREMENTS


    1. Letter to the High Commission stating why the Emergency Travel Certificate is REQUIRED

    2. Two recent passport photographs.

    3. Police report with passport number if it is stolen or missing.

    4. Copy of lost/stolen/misplaced passport.

    5. Additional form of identification, e.g. Letter from employer, Driving license, Letter from academic institution (student only), others.

    6. Copy of Guarantor's valid Nigerian passport.

    7. Recent utility bill from the guarantor.

    8. Airline Ticket to Nigeria.

    9. £100 United Kingdom Postal Order made epayable to the Nigeria High Commission, London.

    10. Completion and submission of ETC form. Click here to download a copy.

      11. N.B: Opening hours is 9.30am - 1pm and BOOKING APPOINTMENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ETC.


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    UPDATE ON PASSPORT APPLICATION,COLLECTION, AND FAST TRACK

    URGENT NOTICE

    We regret to inform all passport applicants for Normal and FAST Track passport applications based on the collection of Passport, that the services are now suspended for 32 and 64 pages booklet until further notice due to technical issues surrounding transiting to the New System. However, applicants can still get their biometric done but collections will be on priority services. The High Commission implores the applicants, should come on their actual interview date and also come along with a self-address special delivery envelope. In the meantime, applicants can check for further updates by the end of the week.

        However, High Commission has transited to the use of Point of Sale (POS) in making payments for all services rendered by the High Commission. Henceforth, payments can be made using debit cards for all transactions such as loss of Passport, Fast Track and Emergency Travel Certificates (ETC).

        In view of the foregoing, the High Commission would no longer accept postal order for all services rendered by Immigration Section.

         Also having observed that a major delay in issuance of passport of applicants is caused significantly by the wrong filling of online form by some applicants, we implore applicants to ensure that they fill the online form correctly, maintaining the same order in the arrangement of names – surname, first name and middle names in their current passports.

         In addition, with a view to ease the difficulties being encountered by Nigerians during the process of renewing their passports, especially for applicants coming from outside London, the High Commission wishes to inform that applicants are at liberty to leave behind a pre-paid special delivery self-addressed envelope to enable the Mission mail back their passport.

        For applicants with urgent need to travel before their collection date, such applicants could apply for an Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) or use the fast-track passport service available if they so desire. The High Commission wishes to assure all of its commitment to ensuring effective service delivery, and at the same time to seek the understanding and cooperation of applicants for passports.

        Applicants are also constantly reminded to use this official facility and desist from using a third party or touts to request for passport on their behalf. However, all applicants should allow ample time to process their passport whereby passport can be renewed/reissued six(6) month before it expires. Consequently, all applicants are urged not to use the App (myVisit) for their appointment as its no longer valid for appointment booking. Applicants are also advised to come strictly on the interview date printed on passport payment slip.

    Thank you.


    Immigration Section
    Nigeria High Commission
    London