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Online, physical or both?
Use the NIS Renewal/Reissue workflow
From the passport application dashboard choose Renewal/Reissue, verify the NIN and date of birth, enter the current passport details, select the processing centre and booklet size, upload the required photo/documents, review the application, pay and book the biometric appointment.
Biometric capture at the selected Immigration office is required
NIS states that renewal/reissue applicants must appear at the chosen Immigration office for biometric data capture. The online application and payment do not replace that appointment.
Find official offices/centres →Use the selected NIS office or official NIS support
If the dashboard, payment or appointment step fails, use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official contact/office route. Do not pay a separate 'processing agent' to bypass the biometric stage.
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.
NIN slip
- Why you need it
- Used to match the applicant to the National Identity Database or to verify NIN-linked biodata where this service requires identity matching.
- 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.
Current passport booklet
- 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: Sign in to the NIS passport application dashboard and choose Apply for Renewal/Reissue.
- 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.
Valid email address for NIS communication
- Why you need it
- Used for account access and/or official communication. Use an address you can open throughout the process.
- 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.
For a simple expiry renewal, keep the NIN and current passport ready; if the request is actually a reissue for loss, damage or data change, use the dedicated guide because the supporting evidence changes with the reason
- Why you need it
- Used to match the applicant to the National Identity Database or to verify NIN-linked biodata where this service requires identity matching.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Sign in to the NIS passport application dashboard and choose Apply for Renewal/Reissue.
- 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.
Sign in to the NIS passport application dashboard and choose Apply for Renewal/Reissue.
- For a simple expiry renewal, keep the NIN and current passport ready; if the request is actually a reissue for loss, damage or data change, use the dedicated guide because the supporting evidence changes with the reason
- Current passport booklet
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Verify the NIN using the requested date-of-birth check, then enter the current passport details and review the NIN/passport data comparison.
- For a simple expiry renewal, keep the NIN and current passport ready; if the request is actually a reissue for loss, damage or data change, use the dedicated guide because the supporting evidence changes with the reason
- Current passport booklet
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Select the processing centre and booklet size, upload an ICAO-compliant photograph and the supporting documents required for the application type.
- Current passport booklet
- For a simple expiry renewal, keep the NIN and current passport ready; if the request is actually a reissue for loss, damage or data change, use the dedicated guide because the supporting evidence changes with the reason
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
Review and submit the application, complete the official payment and book the biometric-enrolment appointment.
- Current passport booklet
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.
Appear at the selected Immigration office for biometric data capture.
- For a simple expiry renewal, keep the NIN and current passport ready; if the request is actually a reissue for loss, damage or data change, use the dedicated guide because the supporting evidence changes with the reason
Confirm the correct office/centre, date or appointment instruction before travelling, and take the originals where the guide or agency explicitly requires them.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
What exactly happens next?
Save the application reference, payment receipt and appointment details. You may need them when you attend the selected passport office or when following up.
Appear at the selected Immigration office for biometric capture and take the current passport booklet plus the supporting documents used for the reissue application.
NIS asks applicants to provide a valid email for further communication. Follow the application status and the collection instruction tied to your processing centre.
If processing stalls, use the responsible passport office or official NIS service/contact route and keep your receipt/application reference ready.
Find official NIS routes →Important notes
- Use the official portal rather than a payment link sent by an unknown agent.
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.
- NIN slip — Document
- Current passport booklet — Document
- Valid email address for NIS communication — Identity / account detail
- For a simple expiry renewal, keep the NIN and current passport ready; if the request is actually a reissue for loss, damage or data change, use the dedicated guide because the supporting evidence changes with the reason — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. From the passport application dashboard choose Renewal/Reissue, verify the NIN and date of birth, enter the current passport details, select the processing centre and booklet size, upload the required photo/documents, review the application, pay and book the biometric appointment.
NIS states that renewal/reissue applicants must appear at the chosen Immigration office for biometric data capture. The online application and payment do not replace that appointment.
How much does this service cost?
₦100,000 / ₦200,000 — For applications in Nigeria: 32-page 5-year passport ₦100,000; 64-page 10-year passport ₦200,000. Bank charges are excluded.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
NIS's 2025 Service Level Agreement lists standard-passport reissue at 21 days after successful enrolment.
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 application, payment and appointment records: Save the application reference, payment receipt and appointment details. You may need them when you attend the selected passport office or when following up.
Attend biometric enrolment with the required originals: Appear at the selected Immigration office for biometric capture and take the current passport booklet plus the supporting documents used for the reissue application.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
If the dashboard, payment or appointment step fails, use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official contact/office route. Do not pay a separate 'processing agent' to bypass the biometric stage.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- Use the official portal rather than a payment link sent by an unknown agent.
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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