International Passport (First Application) in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).
Abuja is Nigeria's federal capital and the seat of most federal agencies, including the CAC, the NRS (formerly FIRS) and NIMC head offices. Need international passport (first application) here? Start it on your phone, pay once, and a vetted partner firm files it for you.
You will need one visit to a passport office for your biometric capture, with the originals of all your documents. The form tells you before you pay, and everything else happens on your phone.
Independent service. Not a government agency.
- One all-in price
- Itemised receipt
- Verify link with every PDF
Abuja (FCT)
International Passport (First Application) for the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) residents.
International Passport (First Application) is a federal filing, handled centrally rather than by a the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) state office. Being in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) doesn’t change the steps or the price. You will need one visit to a passport office for your biometric capture, with the originals of all your documents.
Booklet, NIN, personal details and your preferred passport office. It saves as you go.
Add your NIN slip, state of origin certificate, passport photograph and birth certificate if it applies, sign and pay once online.
The partner firm completes your enrolment and payment with the NIS.
The partner firm books your biometric capture, usually about a week after enrolment. Bring the originals of every document. This is the one visit you make.
The booklet is normally ready about three working days after capture. You see each step with its date and time.
What it costs in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)
₦140,000 for 32 pages (5-year validity) · ₦250,000 for 64 pages (10-year validity)
VAT included.
The same price wherever you are in Nigeria. No markup on government fees, and the price is fixed once you submit.
Questions
International Passport (First Application) in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), answered.
Can I get international passport (first application) in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) without travelling to Abuja?
You do most of it on your phone, but you will need one visit to a passport office for your biometric capture, with the originals of all your documents. The partner firm books it, and the form tells you before you pay.
Is the process different in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)?
No. International Passport (First Application) is a federal document, and the steps and price are the same wherever you are in Nigeria.
Which booklet should I choose?
The 32-page booklet is valid for 5 years and the 64-page booklet for 10 years. Pick the one that suits how often you travel. This page shows the price for each before you start.
Do I need a birth certificate?
If you were born after 1992, yes. The NIS needs a National Population Commission (NPC) birth certificate for those applicants. The form asks the question and tells you what to upload.
Do I need my NIN to apply?
Yes. The application needs your NIN, and your name must match your NIN record exactly. If your NIN has a mistake, correct it first with a NIN modification.
Other states
International Passport (First Application) elsewhere in Nigeria.
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Other filings in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).
Start your international passport (first application) in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).
₦140,000 for 32 pages (5-year validity) · ₦250,000 for 64 pages (10-year validity), with a target of 12 business days. Start it on your phone, wherever you are in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), and get a PDF with a verify link at the end.