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NIS introduces single-use travel passport for Nigerians abroad

NIS introduces single-use travel passport for Nigerians abroad

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to introduce a new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to assist Nigerians overseas who need to return home but do not have valid passports.

Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, disclosed the development at a Joint Thematic Meeting of the Khartoum, Rabat and Niamey Processes held in Abuja. She said the new biometric document will replace the existing Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) as part of ongoing reforms to strengthen identity management and border security.

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According to a statement issued by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, STEP is designed for Nigerians abroad whose passports have expired, been lost, or stolen.

“The STEP will serve as a temporary travel document for Nigerians abroad whose passports are expired, lost, or stolen, enabling them to return home in a secure and verifiable manner,” the statement read.

The passport, which will be issued only at designated Nigerian embassies and consulates, will be valid for a single entry into the country. The NIS said the move aligns with global standards and reinforces its commitment to efficient service delivery and stronger identity protection.

NIS introduces single-use travel passport for Nigerians abroad

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