The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended the processing of new passports or reissue across the country to allow for the clearing of existing backlog of applications.
The suspension is “effect from 18th May, 2021–31st May, 2021 in all Centres except for locations in the Missions abroad,” according to a press release from NIS.
All passport issuing centres has been directed to clear existing backlog of applications on or before 31st May, 2021.
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Application and the processing of new passport will commence on 1st June, 2021 with new reforms as follows:
- Applicants shall visit NIS website to apply, pay & upload all the required documents for Passports;
- Book interview/appointment after a successful online application;
- That no applicant who have not booked online appointment shall be attended to;
- That no cash payment to anyone shall be entertained in any Issuing Centre;
- That Passport application processing and issuance shall take a period of Six weeks after a successful enrollment;
- That requests for reissue can be submitted Six Months before expiration.
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
