Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

The Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC, Consular Section opens Monday - Thursday between 10.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

All visa applications and payment of fees are to be made through the Nigeria Immigration Website at www.immigration.gov.ng. After completing the online form, print out the form and submit. Proceed to the payments section and make the payment. Be sure to print out confirmation of payment and attach to the application. These documents should be mailed to the Embassy with a PROCESSING FEE OF $20.00, per application, in money order addressed to the Embassy of Nigeria. If expedited service is required, the processing fee is $85.00 in money order (made payable to the Embassy of Nigeria).

6. Holders of non-US Passports must provide proof of legal residency (photocopy of green card)

Applicants under the age of 16 (sixteen) must provide the following requirements in addition to the standard requirements stated above:

3. Photocopies of the parents' passport (bio-data page) or valid ID MUST accompany the application.

All applications forwarded for processing by mail should be sent through FEDEX, DHL, UPS or USPS EXPRESS MAIL and with similar return envelope. All visa applications posted to the Embassy must have tracking numbers. Do not attach a standard envelope and stamp, as the Embassy will not mail the application/visa back.

All visa applications and payment of fees are to be made through the Nigeria Immigration Website at www.immigration.gov.ng. After completing the online form, print out the form and submit. Proceed to the payments section and make the payment. Be sure to print out confirmation of payment and attach to the application. These documents should be mailed to the Embassy with a PROCESSING FEE OF $100.00, per application, in money order addressed to the Embassy of Nigeria. If expedited service is required, the processing fee is $165.00 in money order (made payable to the Embassy of Nigeria).

7. Holders of non-US Passports must provide proof of legal residency (photocopy of green card)

All visa applications and payment of fees are to be made through the Nigeria Immigration Website at www.immigration.gov.ng. After completing the online form, print out the form and submit. Proceed to the payments section and make the payment. Be sure to print out confirmation of payment and attach to the application. These documents should be mailed to the Embassy with a PROCESSING FEE OF $223.00, per application, in money order addressed to the Embassy of Nigeria. If expedited service is required, the processing fee is $288.00 in money order (made payable to the Embassy of Nigeria).

9. Holders of non-US Passports must provide proof of legal residency (photocopy of green card)

Applicants under the age of 16 (sixteen) must provide the following requirements in addition to the standard requirements stated above:

3. Photocopies of the parents' passport (bio-data page) or valid ID MUSTaccompany the

Passports	Fees	Processing Fee	Rush
Re-issue	$85.00	$20.00	Add $55.00
Renewal/Extension	$45.00	$20.00	Add $20.00
Child Endorsement (Per Child)	$15.00	$20.00	Add $10.00
Lost Passport Penalty	$385.00	$20.00

Application for change of name due to change in marital status should be accompanied with copy of Marriage Certificate and fee of $35 in money order, made payable to Embassy of Nigeria.
Send all the above through an express courier e.g. FedEx, UPS, DHL or post office express.
Allow a processing time of about a week and a half. Please be aware that during summer and Christmas periods, the processing time is longer. Please apply early during such times.
Enclose a return prepaid express envelope for your application to be mailed back; it will not be mailed back in a regular stamped envelope.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REISSUANCE OF NEW PASSPORTS
GENERAL:
Applicants for Nigerian passports are those whose passports are more than 10 years and new applications. If your passport is between 5 and 10 years, your passport has to be renewed.
1. Passport application form (new passport (reissue) form) must be properly and correctly completed in the applicant's own handwriting.
2. Signatures or thumbprint must be properly completed WITHIN the box provided on the application form, i.e. limiting the signature to within the box. The signature or thumbprint must be properly completed only by the applicant and not by ANY OTHER PERSON. Also, DO NOT sign and put your thumbprint, do either the signature or the thumbprint.
3. Fees

Passports	Fees	Processing Fee	Rush
Re-issue	$85.00	$20.00	add $55.00
Renewal/Extension	$45.00	$20.00	add $20.00
Child Endorsement (per child)	$15.00	$20.00	add $10.00
Lost Passport Penalty	$385.00	$20.00

4. 2 (two) recent passport size photographs showing full face, with high resolution and white background.
5. The old passport must be turned in along with the application
6. All professions and change of name (married/divorced women only) must be supported with appropriate documents. Other individuals who would like to change their name(s) must submit a copy of a publication of change of name in any Nigeria-based daily Newspaper or from a court in Nigeria.
7. The applicant’s contact telephone number should be provided
8. Re-issuance of passports may be delayed if application forms are not properly and correctly completed
9. Children of Nigerian parents (under 16yrs) wishing to apply for Nigerian passports should, in addition to the above, enclose a copy of the child’s birth certificate, letter of consent from both parents, copy of parent’s passport, information page only. In the case where one of the parents is non-Nigerian, a copy of a photo Id will be sufficient.
10. Children of Nigerian parents (above 16yrs) wishing to apply for a Nigerian passport should, in addition to the above enclose a copy of their birth certificate, and copy of one of their parents Nigerian passport, information page only.
11. Mail to: Embassy of Nigeria, 3519 International Court, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008. Attention: Passport office.
12. We recommend the package to be mailed with any form of express service.
13. Also enclose a return prepaid express envelope e.g. FedEx, UPS, USPS for you passport to be mailed back. DO NOT ENCLOSE A STAMPED ENVELOPE; this will not be accepted and your passportwill not be mailed back.
14. The turn around time for a new Nigerian Passport is 2-3 weeks. During the months of October, November, and December; Christmas period, it could take as long as 5-6 weeks. Please apply early.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD ENDORSEMENT

See child endorsement form

REQUIREMENTS FOR LOST PASSPORT

See lost passport form

AGE DECLARATION

1. Copy of applicants’ passport, picture page only.
2. Written letter requesting age declaration.
3. $30 plus $20.00 processing fee in money order.
4. Prepaid self-addressed stamped envelope.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY TRAVEL CERTIFICATE

1. Police Report
2. Copy of Air Ticket or itinerary
3. Two Passport Pictures, showing full face with white background
4. $150.00 plus $20.00 processing fee in money order
5. Proof of Nigerian citizenship.
6. Formal request in writing from applicant, which should state date of travel.
7. Enclose a return prepaid express envelope if applying by mail for us to mail your document back.

REQUIREMENTS FOR BURIAL TRANSIT PERMIT

1. Burial Transit Permit
2. Certification of embalming and preparation of human remains
3. Notarized statement of the funeral director (saying that the casket contains only the remains of the deceased and nothing else)
4. Medical examiners report (if applicable) – if the deceased was killed
5. Notarized copy of death certificate
6. Certification of vital record regarding communicable/non communicable disease(s) – (this is to state whether or not the deceased had any contagious diseases. If so, the type of disease should be stated in this document)
7. $15.00 plus $20.00 processing fee in money order payable to the Embassy of Nigeria |
8. Nigerian passport of the deceased – (in case passport is not available, the closest relative should send the picture page or first five pages his/her passport with a notarized letter stating name.
9. Prepaid return Fedex, UPS, and USPS express mail for the documents to be mailed back

Interested individuals wishing to contact the Embassy on passport/visa information are advised to call the following telephone numbers:
202-986-8400 ext 1004
202-986-8400 ext 1008
202-986-8400 ext 1006
202-986-8400 ext 1020

8. Nigerian passport of the deceased – (in case passport is not available, the closest relative should send the picture page or first five pages his/her passport with a notarized letter stating name.
9. Prepaid return Fedex, UPS, and USPS express mail for the documents to be mailed back
Interested individuals wishing to contact the Embassy on passport/visa information are advised to call the following telephone numbers:
202-986-8400 ext 1004
202-986-8400 ext 1008
202-986-8400 ext 1006
202-986-8400 ext 1020