Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Nigeria Immigration Service has updated the general public, particularly Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom, that the Special Passport Intervention Exercise is progressing smoothly at the London and Manchester centers despite the initial challenges experienced on the first day of the commencement. This was contained in a statement signed by DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja.
The statement reads: “In line with NIS commitment to an orderly and transparent process, eligible applicants are required to book appointments for the special intervention exercise via the website of the High Commission of Nigeria, United Kingdom. Applicants are also expected to present the following required documents at their scheduled appointment;
“Completed application form and payment receipt
II. Appointment slip for the intervention exercise,
III. Applicant current Passport (where applicable) and,
IV. A self-addressed return envelope.
“The Service further reiterates that the passport application and payment processes are fully automated and strictly cashless. The applicable fees remain $162 for a five-year validity passport booklet and $242 for a ten-year validity booklet. No additional charges are required to participate in the intervention exercise.
“Within the first four days of the exercise, a total number of 1477 Nigerians have been successfully processed and enrolled. Over half of those enrolled have already had their passports produced and dispatched to their respective addresses.
“In response to the high turnout and interest shown, the Nigeria Immigration Service under the directive of the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has approved an extension of the exercise in London and Manchester from 19th September to 3rd October, 2026. The extension is intended to provide additional capacity to accommodate the increasing demand and ensure that as many eligible applicants are attended to.
“Further information regarding the extended dates, participating locations and appointment procedures will be communicated through the official channels of both Nigeria Immigration Service and High Commission of Nigeria, in the United Kingdom.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service appreciates the patience and cooperation of Nigerians in the United Kingdom and remains committed to delivering efficient, transparent and responsive passport services to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, ” it also added.
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