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Online, physical or both?
Start online
Complete the passport application online. Then upload the supporting documents required for the change.
A physical step is required
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Attend the selected passport office on the scheduled date with payment and appointment slips.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
Current passport data page
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Complete the passport application online.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Application letter stating the reason for the change
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Complete the passport application online.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Supporting civil documents relevant to the requested correction
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Upload the supporting documents required for the change.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 2. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Court affidavit and newspaper publication where NIS requires them
- Why you need it
- Used as sworn evidence for the loss, correction or change described in this service where the agency requires an affidavit.
- Where it is used
- Keep this ready before starting. The verified guide lists it as a prerequisite even though the official source does not tie it to one numbered step.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Complete the passport application online.
- Current passport data page
Read the next screen or office instruction before moving on; do not assume an extra payment, document or visit is required unless the responsible agency asks for it.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Upload the supporting documents required for the change.
- Supporting civil documents relevant to the requested correction
- Application letter stating the reason for the change
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Attend the selected passport office on the scheduled date with payment and appointment slips.
- Current passport data page
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
Attend the selected passport office on the scheduled date with payment and appointment slips.
For this guide, the last published process step is: Attend the selected passport office on the scheduled date with payment and appointment slips.
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
Important notes
- Applicants are required to appear in person for photograph and biometric capture.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- Current passport data page — Document
- Application letter stating the reason for the change — Document
- Supporting civil documents relevant to the requested correction — Other requirement
- Court affidavit and newspaper publication where NIS requires them — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. Complete the passport application online. Then upload the supporting documents required for the change.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Attend the selected passport office on the scheduled date with payment and appointment slips.
How much does this service cost?
Administrative charge applies — NIS instructs applicants to complete the online application and pay the non-refundable administrative charge shown in the official process.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
The responsible agency does not currently publish a reliable fixed completion timeline in the official sources used for this guide.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for Passport change of data: Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
Complete the final published step: Attend the selected passport office on the scheduled date with payment and appointment slips.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- Applicants are required to appear in person for photograph and biometric capture.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Official sources
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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