The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has extended the Passports intervention exercise in the United Kingdom, (UK) from 19th September to 3rd of October.
The Service said the extension was necessitated by the huge turn out of Nigerians who applied for the documents in London and Manchester cities.
In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the NIS, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Akinsola Akinlabi, the Service acknowledged that the intervention exercise ordered by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo was being carried out smoothly, ” despite the initial challenges experienced on the first day of the commencement.”
“In line with NIS commitment to an orderly and transparent process, eligible applicants are required to book appointments for the special intervention exercise via the website of the High Commission of Nigeria, United Kingdom,” Akinlabi said.
He said applicants are also expected to present:
– completed application form and payment receipt
– appointment slip for the intervention exercise
– applicant current Passport (where applicable)
– a self-addressed return envelope
He reiterated that the passport application and payment processes are fully automated and strictly cashless.
“The applicable fees remain $162 for a five-year validity passport booklet and $242 for a ten-year validity booklet. No additional charges are required to participate in the intervention exercise.
” Within the first four days of the exercise, a total number of 1477 Nigerians have been successfully processed and enrolled. Over half of those enrolled have already had their passports produced and dispatched to their respective addresses,” Akinlabi said.
He announced that the extension was in response to the high turnout and interest shown by Nigerians to the intervention exercise that the Minister approved the extension of the exercise in London and Manchester from 19th September to 3rd October, 2026.
“The extension is intended to provide additional capacity to accommodate the increasing demand and ensure that as many eligible applicants are attended to.
“Further information regarding the extended dates, participating locations and appointment procedures will be communicated through the official channels of both Nigeria Immigration Service and High Commission of Nigeria, in the United Kingdom,” he said.
He expressed the appreciation of the Service for the patience and cooperation of Nigerians in the United Kingdom, noting that the NIS remains committed to delivering efficient, transparent and responsive passport services to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.