International Passport (First Application) in Lagos.
Nigeria's commercial capital and most populous state, with the country's busiest court and agency registries. 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
Lagos State
International Passport (First Application) for Lagos residents.
International Passport (First Application) is a federal filing, handled centrally rather than by a Lagos state office. Being in Lagos 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 Lagos
₦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 Lagos, answered.
Can I get international passport (first application) in Lagos without travelling to Ikeja?
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 Lagos?
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.
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Start your international passport (first application) in Lagos.
₦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 Lagos, and get a PDF with a verify link at the end.