Despite hunger ravaging Nigerians, the Federal Government has approved a 100% increase in Nigerian passport application fees, with the new rates set to take effect from September 1, 2025.
This was announced in a statement on Thursday by the spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), A.S. Akinlabi, who said the review is aimed at safeguarding the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport.
Under the new fee structure for applications made within Nigeria:
The 32-page passport (5-year validity) will now cost ₦100,000 (up from ₦50,000).
The 64-page passport (10-year validity) will now cost ₦200,000 (up from ₦100,000).
Applications by Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged at $150 for the 32-page passport and $230 for the 64-page booklet.
This development comes just a year after the Federal Government last reviewed passport fees in 2024, when the cost rose by about 42.86%:
32-page passport moved from ₦35,000 to ₦50,000.
64-page passport increased from ₦70,000 to ₦100,000.
With the latest adjustment, both categories have now doubled — representing a 100% hike compared to the 2024 fees.
The NIS, however, reassured applicants of its commitment to delivering quality services, while acknowledging the concerns over affordability for ordinary Nigerians.
