Hello Nairalanders

My passport is expiry soon.I am using the old type of passport. on the website,nhcuk.org and immigration.gov.ng it shows that they can only extend the passport till december 2010. but the link to passport re-issue is broken.

The information on the website is very confusing. Do i need to apply for a new e-passport? cuz the information required for registering for the e-passport is not asking for the details of my old passport number or if i have old one.

Please whats is the difference between epassport and MRP passport? this is really confusing. No explanation on type of passports or who is eligible.

No explanation on type of passports or type of Visas. Just $$$$

please anyone with experience, i would be glad if u can share. i want to get the new passport

Check the discusion here, it will help u.

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-402569.0.html

Thanks

poster you are best off getting the new e-passport

Hello,

Has anyone renewed his/her passport successfully in the UK? If so could you please provide me a list of the documents you used?

According to the NIS online application form it says to take printed and signed application forms + 2 recent photos + payment confirmed + acknowledgement slip. I have all of these.

But on the website it also says to take a Guarantor's form sworn before a commissioner of Oaths / Magistrate / High Court Judge + Local Government letter of identification + a Guarantor's (a) Photocopy of Data page of Nigerian standard Passport and (b) Driving License or National Identity Card. I don't have any of these.

Any info or advice from someone who has renewed successfully in the UK will be much appreciated.

Cheers

Just got my new passport. The process was very easy, except it involved me travelling twice to London.

Because I got little or no info online on how to go about the renewal, I've decided to tell my own experience. Perhaps it could help someone.

These are the documents I took to my first appointment:

1) Copy of my completed and signed online application form
2) Copy of my acknowledgement slip
3) Copy of my payment confirmed slip
4) My old passport
5) £20 Postal order
6) 2 photos

Contrary to the info on the application form, there is no need to take 2 photos. This is because the HC would take your picture and biometrics there.


Very important: you have to go on the date of your appointment (as stated in your application form), whether or not that date is after the expiry date on your passport.


I arrived at around 9:45am on the day of my appointment. There was a queue, but it moved very quickly. Some1 at the entrance checked my forms, and particularly highlighted my appointment date. Then, I was directed to a large room, where I was given a ticket number and simply waited until my number was called.

When called, I presented those documents I've listed and then waited again until I was called to go upstairs to do my biometrics + photo.

After this I was given another appointment date for the collection of my new e-passport.

Very easy process. It took about 2 hours on my first appointment, and less than 45 minutes on my next.


By the way, I got this extra info from 1 of the officials there:

Those who are under 18 would need to include a guarantor’s form filled by their parents/guardian. They also have to include a photocopy of the guarantor’s passport data page.

Also, very important: if you already have a Nigerian passport and you did not get it in the UK, they would check for your visas. If they don't find any visa, they would ask you how and where you got your passport.

There’s 1 more point that was made about the passport for another category of people. Unfortunately, I do not remember it right now.


So, this is my experience. Hope it helps someone.

Cheers

Thank you for sharing your information Bros. Concerning your passport renewal, do you mean it is possible to renew an E passport at the Nigeria high commission in UK because I am holding the new E passport and it will expire in November 2012 and I contacted Nigeria embassy in Germany but they told me I should start the new application online.

Please bros I would like to how many months left on your passport before you make the application online and did your passport expired before they gave you a new E passport.

Lastly, do you pay additional fees with $65 online application fees.

I look forward to your reply.

@ eyejae

Thanks for sharing your experience. Been worried about how to get mine too. One problem I had though is making the payment through SW 'something'(don't remember their name now). Three times now their system did not process my card payment. I emailed them twice and have heard nothing since January this year. That effectively put a stop to my application.

@ Eyejae I will be very grateful if you can elaborate more about the passport reissue process because Nigeria embassy in Netherlands are demanding close to 300 euros for E passport reissue. Nigeria embassy in Berlin, Brussels, and Paris are saying they don't have authority to reissue E passport.

But if any1 know or have experience on reissue process particularly in Europe kindly share your experience with us. ESe, Dalu, Nagode

So what happens in case of some one like me who never seen my Naija passport in 20 years now and want to renew it with lost passport report,,But in my case I DONT KNOW MY PASSPORT NUMBER,I NEVER KNEW IT...i was young and my father kept all the passports...i guess i call naijah immigration and ask if they can help me find my old passport number? my dad is so old now he cannot remember his own needs and then for me expect him remember my 28 year old issue passport numberdo they help find lost info? i try e-mail internet help line at -nigeria immigration .org- but the line is not connecting as is the nigerian style of operating goes....

Hi all, my Nigerian e-passport is about to expire and I intend going to Nigerian High commission in London for renewal. However, I'm considering getting the new passport in my new surname as my old e-passport has my maiden name. Does anyone know if this is possible in London or can the passport only be renewed in my maiden name in London? Please help.

Yes,it is possible to renew your e-passport in your new surname at the NHC. In addition to the docs listed above by eyejae,you will need a copy of the bio-data page of your husband's passport. A written letter of consent from your husband for your name change, original and copy of your marriage certificate.

[color=#770077][/color] Hi all! can you please help me, Im a Nigerian living in London UK, i have not renewed my passport since 1997 i have a child passport but now im a fully grown adult, and im pretty much having trouble finding a job with an expired passport. My visa is fine but everywhere i go every new interviewer tells me i need a new valid passport. Can someone please tell me how much it cost to renew my nairaland passport in the UK? My nearest Nigerian embassy is in Northumberland avenue London.

hello... i am a nigerian but studying in the UK. my passport is soon to expire and i want to renew it, i have a valid visa up till 2015.

how do i do this pls...?? pretty pleaseee

Go to Nigeria high commission website, the requirements and procedures are listed there

I think its high time we start Blog about staff of Nigerianhouse,the way they work there really sucks!!! i think i would just go home and renew my passport

Just done mine,easy like ABC

lagosianuk: I think its high time we start Blog about staff of Nigerianhouse,the way they work there really sucks!!! i think i would just go home and renew my passport

When was the last time U gone there?U are assuming and steriotyping,I was there last week and it was orderly and prof.

Please how long does it take to renew a Nigerian passport in the uk at the moment
Anyone who has renewed recently

Hi all,
I need some advise please.

I have made and application for reissue of my E-Passport online due to my change of name by marriage. I also have printed the application form, payment slip and acknowledgement slip.

On the acknowledgement slip I have been given an interview date of 14/01/2016 however when I went to the e-passport appointment booking system online to pick a slot, 14/01/2016 seemed to be unavailable.

What do I do next please;
Do I show up at the high commission on 14/01/2016 as is on my acknowledgement slip? Thereby disregarding picking a slot online?

odafeasini:
Hi all,
I need some advise please.

I have made and application for reissue of my E-Passport online due to my change of name by marriage. I also have printed the application form, payment slip and acknowledgement slip.

On the acknowledgement slip I have been given an interview date of 14/01/2016 however when I went to the e-passport appointment booking system online to pick a slot, 14/01/2016 seemed to be unavailable.

What do I do next please;
Do I show up at the high commission on 14/01/2016 as is on my acknowledgement slip? Thereby disregarding picking a slot online?

Forget about the slot, you would pick a tally number when you arrive NHC.
Points to note - :
- Make sure you print all documentation you filled out
- Make sure you have £20.00 postal order
- And if you require them to post passport back to you after amendment. Include a self addressed express prepaid envelope(it cost about £7.00) If picking up don't bother.
- Expect to spend about 6 hours!!!
- I think all applicants would not be seen after 1300hrs,if you have tally number, you would still be seen.
Enjoy

@OP all that online stuff is not for real the famous "Nigerian factor" still works.

Just go there book a slot if you want a fast track service talk to the high commission staff they will arrange for you

techie:
@OP all that online stuff is not for real the famous "Nigerian factor" still works.

Just go there book a slot if you want a fast track service talk to the high commission staff they will arrange for you

At normal price or about £50 extra? Let's not encourage illicit acts!!!!

Lexusgs430:


Forget about the slot, you would pick a tally number when you arrive NHC.
Points to note - :
- Make sure you print all documentation you filled out
- Make sure you have £20.00 postal order
- And if you require them to post passport back to you after amendment. Include a self addressed express prepaid envelope(it cost about £7.00) If picking up don't bother.
- Expect to spend about 6 hours!!!
- I think all applicants would not be seen after 1300hrs,if you have tally number, you would still be seen.
Enjoy

pls are you saying if i turn up there earlier than the slot on my slip, i will be attended to?

techie:
@OP all that online stuff is not for real the famous "Nigerian factor" still works.

Just go there book a slot if you want a fast track service talk to the high commission staff they will arrange for you

pls are you saying if i turn up there earlier than the slot on my slip, i will be attended to?

i have a slot booked for next month but i really need the passport earlier than that

helovesme:


pls are you saying if i turn up there earlier than the slot on my slip, i will be attended to?

You are still going to pick a tally number, upon arrival. Just ensure you arrive before 1300 hrs!!!

helovesme:


pls are you saying if i turn up there earlier than the slot on my slip, i will be attended to?

i have a slot booked for next month but i really need the passport earlier than that

Go online and check and change date availability. And change date if earlier dates are available.

Lexusgs430:


Go online and check and change date availability. And change date if earlier dates are available.

what website can i change the date? is it the immigration website or the website of the nigerian high commission?

Lexusgs430:


You are still going to pick a tally number, upon arrival. Just ensure you arrive before 1300 hrs!!!

yes, i know i will be given a tally number on arrival. my question is can i turn up at the embassy on a date earlier than what is on the payment slip?

helovesme:


what website can i change the date? is it the immigration website or the website of the nigerian high commission?

On the immigration's website. It would ask for your application reference

Lexusgs430:


On the immigration's website. It would ask for your application reference

thanks for your help. i tried it but no 'calender' pops up for me to view available dates. instead, its reschedules me automatically for the same date i was given originally