FG approves upward review passport fees, commences September 1st
Zainab Tanimu
Kaduna, Northwest
Nigerians are to pay extra charges to obtain passport as federal government has approved an upward review of the Passport fees.
This is contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, SPRO, Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Kenneth Udo on Wednesday in Abuja
According to the statement, the increase has become necessary in order to ensure “quality service delivery” to Nigerians.
“The Service regrets any inconvenience this increase might cause prospective applicants.
“Based on the review, 32-page passport booklet with five year validity previously charged at N35,000 would now be N50,000 only.
“The 64-page Passport booklet with 10 year validity which was N70,000 would be N100,000 only.
“The service assures Nigerians of unwavering commitment to transparency and quality service delivery at all times,”
The fees however remain unchanged in Diaspora. The statement added.
