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Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). This is an informational guide — apply, renew and pay for your passport only on the official NIS portal (passport.immigration.gov.ng) or the official NIS Mobile app, and pay online only. Beware clone websites and touts, and never pay “agents” promising same-day passports or shortcuts.
Where to apply abroad
Nigerians in the diaspora apply for or renew their passport through the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate, starting online on the NIS portal and attending biometrics at the mission.
Diaspora fees
Fees abroad are $150 (5-year) and $230 (10-year), plus any local embassy/consulate charges (appointment, postage, service). Confirm the total with your mission.
The NIS app & contactless renewal
The NIS has introduced mobile and contactless renewal options (via the official NIS Mobile app) to make renewals easier for the diaspora, reducing the need for in-person steps where supported. Availability and coverage evolve — confirm what applies to your country.
How it works
- Start on the official NIS portal/app and select renewal or fresh application.
- Verify your NIN and enter your details.
- Pay the diaspora fee and any mission charges.
- Complete biometrics (at the mission, or via the supported contactless flow) and collect/receive your passport.
Tips
- Confirm your mission’s current process and charges.
- Use only official NIS channels and your embassy — avoid agents.
- Renew early to keep six months’ validity for travel.
Where diaspora Nigerians apply
Nigerians living abroad apply for or renew their passport through the nearest Nigerian embassy, high commission or consulate, using the same online start on the NIS portal/app. You create your application, then select the mission where you'll attend biometric capture (or, for eligible renewals, use the contactless option via the app). The online renewal service covers applicants in multiple countries — for example Canada, the UK, the US and Italy — so check what applies to your country of residence.
Fees and home delivery
Diaspora fees are set in dollars and have been separate from the domestic naira fees — indicatively around $150 for a 32-page/5-year and $230 for a 64-page/10-year booklet — though individual missions may add appointment, processing, postage or local service charges. A real convenience for the diaspora: eligible online renewals in covered countries can be delivered to your home once ready. Treat all figures as indicative and confirm the final payable amount with your specific mission before paying.
Sorting your NIN abroad
Because every passport application needs a matching NIN, diaspora applicants must have their NIN sorted too. If you don't have one, NIMC runs diaspora enrolment through embassies and accredited centres abroad; if your NIN details don't match your passport data, resolve that before applying. It's the same principle as at home — the NIMC verification check is the first hurdle — so getting your NIN right in advance is the key to a smooth application from abroad.
Frequently asked questions
How do Nigerians abroad get a passport?
Through the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate — starting online on the NIS portal/app and attending biometrics at the mission.
How much is a Nigerian passport abroad?
$150 for the 5-year and $230 for the 10-year, plus any local embassy/consulate charges.
Is there a contactless passport renewal for the diaspora?
The NIS has introduced mobile/contactless renewal options via the official app to ease diaspora renewals; confirm what applies in your country.
Can I renew my Nigerian passport online from abroad?
The application and payment are online; biometrics are done at the mission, or via a supported contactless flow where available.
Which embassy do I use?
The nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate to where you live — check its current process and charges.
How do Nigerians abroad apply for a passport?
Through the nearest Nigerian embassy, high commission or consulate, using the same online start on the NIS portal/app — create your application, then select the mission for biometric capture (or use the contactless option for eligible renewals). Online renewal covers multiple countries including Canada, the UK, the US and Italy.
How much is a Nigerian passport abroad?
Diaspora fees are set in dollars and separate from domestic naira fees — indicatively around $150 for a 32-page/5-year and $230 for a 64-page/10-year booklet — though missions may add appointment, processing, postage or local service charges. Treat figures as indicative and confirm with your mission.
Can I get my Nigerian passport delivered abroad?
For eligible online renewals in covered countries, yes — the passport can be delivered to your home once ready. Availability depends on your country and case, so check what applies with your mission or on the NIS portal.
Do I need a NIN to apply for a passport abroad?
Yes — every application needs a matching NIN. If you don't have one, NIMC runs diaspora enrolment through embassies and accredited centres abroad; if your NIN details don't match your passport data, resolve that before applying, since the NIMC verification check is the first hurdle.
Which passport office do I choose from abroad?
The Nigerian embassy, high commission or consulate nearest you — you select it during the online application as your biometric-capture location. Eligible renewals may use the contactless app option instead of attending in person.
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Reviewed: 22 Sept 2026 · Author: Belmadeng Editorial. Independent guide, not affiliated with the NIS. Fees and processes change — always confirm on the official NIS portal, and never pay cash to touts.