Nigeria Immigration Service publishes online passport renewal guide for citizens abroad
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- Nigeria Immigration Service announced the contactless online passport renewal system for diaspora citizens.
- Applicants must pre-apply via the official portal and digitally submit their biometric data using the NIS mobile app.
- Individuals who are found unsuitable for the system are required to obtain physical appointments from embassies.
- Applicants can track their application status online two weeks after submitting their documents.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has published a step-by-step guide for Nigerians living abroad to renew their passports online via the Contactless Passport Application System. The agency, inviting diaspora citizens to utilize the digital platform, detailed how the application process will work.
According to the new system, applicants must create an account through the official NIS portal, verify their identity with their National Identification Number (NIN), upload the required documents, and pay the fee. Afterwards, they need to complete contactless biometric verification by capturing their facial photos and fingerprints via the NIS mobile app.
However, utilizing the contactless process is not possible for everyone; applicants who are not suitable for the system must obtain a physical appointment and complete their procedures in person. Those who successfully complete their procedures must place the required documents in an envelope and send them to the embassy or high commission they selected during the application. Applicants can track their status two weeks after delivery.
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- How can a Nigerian living abroad renew their passport online?
- A passport can be renewed by logging into the official portal of the Nigeria Immigration Service, creating an account, paying the required fees, and transmitting facial and fingerprint biometric data via the NIS mobile app.
- Can everyone use the contactless passport renewal method?
- No, the system evaluates applicants for eligibility. Individuals deemed ineligible (INELIGIBLE) must obtain a physical appointment from embassies or high commissions.
- What needs to be done after completing the online biometric process?
- The application form, payment receipts, and a printout of the current passport must be placed in a return envelope and sent to the relevant diplomatic mission selected during the application.