The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to debut a contactless passport renewal system on November 1, enabling Nigerians to apply for renewals without visiting any NIS office.
The phased rollout will begin with Canada on November 1, followed by launches in the United States, United Kingdom, and Italy on November 15, before expanding to Nigeria and the rest of the world by December 1, according to NIS.
Through the NIS mobile app or website, users can complete the entire process from home, including biometric capture via smartphone.
How to apply for your Contactless Passport
You can download the dedicated NIS mobile app (available on Google Play, App Store, and Windows Store) or access the online portal to initiate the passport renewal.
The NIS, through an explainer video on its X handle outlined the renewal process:
After you’ve downloaded the NIS app;
1). Create a profile using a valid email
2). Complete eligibility test
3). Input your NIN and current passport number
4). Fill out your bio data and upload your relevant supporting documents such as your NIN slip, certificate of local govt of origin, birth certificate, among others.
5). Proceed to take your biometrics using your mobile phone fingerprint
6). Review all your information
7). Make payment
8). Submit your application.
Important to note: This new application platform is currently only applicable for passport renewals, not for new passport applications.
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