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Re-issue of Standard Passport
- Original Nigerian Passport
- Printed copy of filled, dated and signed Passport Application Form
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Change of name by deed poll is not acceptable.
- 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,
REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLECTION OF NEW PASSPORT - You must present: Collection Slip, and the old or expired passport (except in the case of Lost or Misplaced Passport).
- To collect a First issue passport, you must bring: Collection Slip, and a copy of Long Birth Certificate.
- 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.
- Original Nigerian Passport
- Printed copy of filled, dated and signed Passport Application Form
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Change of name by deed poll is not acceptable.
- Fast Track Passport Collection is available on request, however this service is subject to approval. Ask the officer on the counter for details.
a) Marriage Certificate; b) Consent Letter signed by the husband; c) Data page of the husband's Passport; d) Applicant's Valid Passport.
a) Divorce Certificate; b) Proof of maiden name, e.g. Passport before marriage; c) Other valid ID Card bearing maiden name.
First Issue of Passport.(N.B: You can also get a First Nigeria Passport by citizenship)
- Original and Photocopy of applicant current passport (if Dual nationality)
- Original and Photocopy of Birth certificate (showing details of parents)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Copy of Online Passport Payment Slip
- Printed copy of filled, dated and signed Passport Application Form
- 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,
- REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLECTION OF NEW PASSPORT
- You must present: Collection Slip, and the old or expired passport (except in the case of Lost or Misplaced Passport).
- To collect a First issue passport, you must bring: Collection Slip, and a copy of Long Birth Certificate.
- 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.
If you can satisfy the requirements,
- You must present: Collection Slip, and the old or expired passport (except in the case of Lost or Misplaced Passport).
- To collect a First issue passport, you must bring: Collection Slip, and a copy of Long Birth Certificate.
- 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.
- Letter to the High Commission, stating reason/s for the replacement of Passport
- Download and complete form for Lost Case; Click here to download form
- Photocopy of the Data page of old Nigerian passport. If NOT AVAILABLE, please provide Passport Number(E-passport holders only)
- A police report clearly stating loss of Nigerian passport.
- Copy of Data page of guarantor's (Valid) Nigerian passport.
- Two recent passport photographs one of which must be endorsed on the reverse side by the guarantor.
- Documentary proof of employment (if employed) such as: letter from employer or P60 or recent payslip.
- Document or Letter from the Home Office (if your passport is forwarded to them) indicating residence status in the UK.
- Applicant's proof of address in the UK such as: Utility Bills.
- Letter from applicant's academic institution (students only).
- Charges of £250 United Kingdom Postal Order and made payable to the Nigeria High Commission, London.
- Change of name by deed poll is not acceptable.
If the above requirements are met, then,
- Copy of Online Passport Payment Slip
- Printed copy of filled, dated and signed Passport Application Form
- 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 - You must present: Collection Slip, and the old or expired passport (except in the case of Lost or Misplaced Passport).
- To collect a First issue passport, you must bring: Collection Slip, and a copy of Long Birth Certificate.
- 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.
If the above requirements are met, then,
Emergency Travel Certificates (ETC)
- Letter to the High Commission stating why the Emergency Travel Certificate is REQUIRED
- Two recent passport photographs.
- Police report with passport number if it is stolen or missing.
- Copy of lost/stolen/misplaced passport.
- Additional form of identification, e.g. Letter from employer, Driving license, Letter from academic institution (student only), others.
- Copy of Guarantor's valid Nigerian passport.
- Recent utility bill from the guarantor.
- Airline Ticket to Nigeria.
- £100 United Kingdom Postal Order made epayable to the Nigeria High Commission, London.
- Original and Copy of applicant current passport (if Dual nationality)
- Original & Copy of Birth certificate (showing details of parents)
- i) Copy of the Data Page of parent's 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.
- Completion and submission of ETC form. Click here to download a copy.
- 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
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR ETC
N.B: Opening hours is 9.30am - 1pm and BOOKING APPOINTMENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ETC.
