The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a review of standard passport application fees, with the new rates set to take effect from September 1, 2025.
The announcement was made on Thursday, August 28, 2025, by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi.
According to the new structure, only applications processed within Nigeria are affected. A 32-page passport with five years validity will now cost N100,000, while a 64-page passport with 10 years validity will be issued at N200,000.
For Nigerians in the diaspora, there is no change. Fees remain at $150 for a 32-page passport (five years validity) and $230 for a 64-page passport (10 years validity).
The NIS explained that the adjustment is aimed at maintaining the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport while ensuring efficient service delivery to citizens.
The review has since sparked discussions among Nigerians, with many reacting strongly to the steep hike in prices, especially given the country’s current economic realities.
