Tinubu’s Govt Increases Passport Fees Twice In One Year
The Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu on Thursday announced an upward review of the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025.
This latest review comes barely a year after the Federal Government, through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), approved an earlier upward adjustment in August 2024, which took effect from September 1, 2024.
A statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, stated that the new fees will apply only to applications made within Nigeria.
“The review which only affect Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now set a new fee thresholds for 32-page with 5-year validity at N100,000 and 64-page with 10-year validity at N200,000,” the statement read.
However, the statement clarified that application fees for Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged at $150 for the 32-page, five-year passport and $230 for the 64-page, 10-year passport.
The adjustment, according to the service, was aimed at maintaining the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport while ensuring accessibility for citizens.
It would be recalled that the Federal Government while approving the earlier upward adjustment in August 2024, explained that the increment was necessary to sustain the quality of the Nigerian passport and enhance service delivery.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
