How To Apply For E-Passport Here In Nigeria

If you are planning to travel abroad and know not where and how to start from, or you don't know the procedure required for the e-application, then you will be enlighten on how to go about it. Just Read on...huh? 

General Procedures for Passport Application:

Step 1:

Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal

Step 2:

Locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process:

e-Passport Application Form

Step 3:

MRP - Passport Application Form (Not Applicable In All Missions)

Step 4:

Select a passport type “Standard e-Passport” OR “Official e-Passport”, then click on ‘Start Application’ button.

Step 5:

Fill the Application form; check the 'I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM' check box then click the 'PRINT' Button to print filled form.

Step 6:

Click on 'Submit Application' button to view ‘Applicant details page’

Step 7:

Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”

Step 8:

Click to select Payment Currency “Pay in Naira” or “Pay in Dollars” option then Click on ‘Continue’ button

Payment Method For The E-Application:

Choose the currency you want to use for payment (Naira or US Dollars):

>> If you selected option to pay in Naira, you will be prompted to select PayType (payment method): “Bank”, “eWallet” or “Credit OR Debit card”,

>> If you intend to pay at a bank, selected “Bank” and click continue,

>>View the list of participating banks and then click on ‘Continue’.

The “Print Acknowledgment” button will help you print “Payment Acknowledgment Slip” with Transaction ID, Application ID & Reference Number.

With the copy of your Payment acknowledgement slip, proceed to a participating bank for payment.

>> On making payment at the bank, you MUST be issued with a Pay4Me ‘e-receipt’ that contains a “Validation Number”. You will need the “Validation Number” for confirmation of payment on the portal. (For use of your Validation Number, see the section on Validation Number below)

>> If you have a funded ewallet account and intend to pay through this account, select “eWallet”,

>> You will be required to fill in your eWallet log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to “Register for eWallet”.

>> After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal

For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button. The payment will be successful only if your account balance covers the total payable amount.

>> After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.

>> You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.

>> If you intend to pay through Credit/Debit card, select “Credit/Debit card” and click continue,

>> You will be required to fill in your eWallet log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to “Register for eWallet”.

>> After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal

>> For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button.

>> Payment portal display application details, click on “Continue” button.

>> You will be prompted to “Value Card” payment page, provide information of your card & Click on “OK” button

>> After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.

>> You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.

Visit the link below for more information: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/welcome

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