Nigerian passports are issued to Nigerian citizens to travel outside of Nigeria. Nigeria now offers only electronic passports for new passport applications. These electronic passports, known also as the e-passport, are classified as either "Standard" or "Official", depending on intended use.[1]
| Nigerian passport | |
|---|---|
 Front cover of the current Nigerian passport (with chip  ), issued since January 2019 | |
| Type | Passport |
| Issued by | Nigeria Immigration Service |
| Purpose | Identification, International travel |
| Valid in | All countries |
| Eligibility | Nigerian citizenship |
| Expiration | 5 or 10 years (Adult) 5 years (Minor) |
| Cost | 32 Pages Age 0 - 17: $65, ₦25,000 Age 18 - 59: $94, ₦25,000 Age 60+: $65, ₦25,000 64 Pages Age 0 - 17(5 year validity): $125, ₦35,000 Age 18 - 59 (10 year validity): $230, ₦70,000 Age 60+ (10 year validity): $230, ₦70,000 |
Nigerian passports can be applied for either at the physical location of the Nigeria Immigration Services, or by making submission through its website. Nigerians living in other countries may obtain passports through the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate. Renewing an already existing passport must be done in person.[2]
Passport
editThe official e-passport is primarily reserved for certain classes of government officials and Nigerian diplomats.
Nigerian citizens can travel to member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Visa requirements
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In 2016, Nigerian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 66 countries and territories, ranking the Nigerian passport 91st in the world according to the Visa Restrictions Index.
See also
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edit- ^ "Passport Types in Nigeria: Everything You Need to Know". www.naijaecho.com.ng. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Nigerian Passport". www.nigeriapassportandvisas.com. Retrieved 13 February 2024.