The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has introduced a new upward review of local passport application fees, which will take effect on September 1, 2025, sparking nationwide conversations about the affordability of essential travel documents.
In a public announcement signed by its spokesperson, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI) AS Akinlabi, the agency disclosed that the increment only applies to Nigerians applying within the country.
Under the revised fee plan, the 32-page passport with five-year validity will now cost ₦100,000, while the 64-page booklet with ten-year validity has been raised to ₦200,000.
Meanwhile, Nigerians living abroad will not be affected by the changes. Their passport costs remain steady at $150 for the 32-page five-year passport and $230 for the 64-page ten-year option.
The NIS explained that the increment is meant to sustain the quality and credibility of the Nigerian passport, which is recognized globally as an essential identification and travel document. The Service added that the review is part of efforts to ensure that citizens continue to access high-standard services.
This adjustment comes only a year after a similar review in August 2024, when the cost of the 32-page passport was raised from ₦35,000 to ₦50,000, and the 64-page passport from ₦70,000 to ₦100,000.
Observers have noted that the continuous increment in passport charges could make it more difficult for low-income Nigerians to obtain the vital document, especially at a time of economic challenges.
Frontpagenews.ng reports that despite the concerns, the Immigration Service insists the increment was carefully considered to balance operational costs, document quality, and global compliance standards.
