Immigration to launch contactless passport renewal Nov 1
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to roll out a phased contactless passport renewal system, beginning in Canada on November 1, 2024.
This initiative, designed to simplify and modernize the passport renewal process, allows Nigerians to apply for passport renewals online, reducing the need for in-person visits to NIS offices.
Following Canada, the service will extend to the UK, USA, and Italy on November 15, and by December 1, it will be available in Nigeria and other global locations.
The new system was officially announced on Wednesday via NIS’s X (formerly Twitter) account.
“In its continued effort to serve the Nigerian public more efficiently and create a functional system that meets global standards, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a new contactless and issuance process starting from November 1st, 2024.
“Individuals will be able to apply to renew their international passports from the comfort of their homes without having to visit having to visit any NIS office,” stated an explainer video on the official NIS X page.
The phased rollout is set to enhance accessibility for Nigerians globally, allowing citizens to renew passports seamlessly from any location without the need to visit NIS offices.
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The NIS explainer video provided further information, particularly on how the process of the contactless passport application process works.
Nigerians can renew their passports by downloading the NIS mobile app from Google Play, the App Store, or Windows Store, or by accessing the web portal at www.passport.immigration.gov.ng.
At this time, the NIS mobile app is not yet available on Google Play or the App Store. However, from November 1, it is expected Nigerians in Canada can access the app on these platforms and begin using the service.
The steps are as follows:
Once processed, the renewed passport will be delivered directly to the address specified by the applicant.
At present, this streamlined process is exclusive to passport renewals, marking a significant step by NIS towards enhancing efficiency and accessibility in public services.
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