The international passport serves as an official travel document and provides identification and proof of citizenship. To acquire an international passport in Nigeria, there are certain requirements that applicants must fulfil, and these requirements vary, depending on whether it is a first-time passport or a renewal.

First-Time Passport Applicants

The requirements for first-time passport applicants are as follows:

• A completed passport application form
• A recent passport-style photograph
• A copy of your National Identification Number (NIN)
• A copy of your birth certificate
• A letter of consent from your parents or guardian (if you are under 18 years old)
• Payment of N5,000 for the passport application fee

Renewal Passport Applicants

The requirements for renewal passport applicants are as follows:

• A completed passport application form
• A recent passport-style photograph
• A copy of your old passport
• Payment of N2,000 for the passport application fee