The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review of the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025.

In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the agency disclosed that the new fees will apply only to applications made within Nigeria.

“The review which only affect Passport Application fees made in Nigeria, now set a new fee thresholds for 32-page with 5-year validity at N100,000 and 64-page with 10-year validity at N200,000,” the statement read.

The NIS clarified that passport application fees for Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged at $150 for the 32-page, five-year passport and $230 for the 64-page, 10-year passport.

According to the service, the adjustment is aimed at maintaining the quality and integrity of the Nigerian passport while ensuring accessibility for citizens.