NIS Revises Passport Fees, New Rates Effective from September 1, 2025
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an upward review of passport application fees for travel documents issued within the country. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Service’s spokesperson, A.S. Akinlabi, the revised fees will take effect from September 1, 2025.
Under the new pricing structure, the cost of a 32-page passport with five-year validity has been set at ₦100,000, while a 64-page passport with 10-year validity will now cost ₦200,000—reflecting an increase of approximately 100% from the current rates.
Akinlabi clarified that this adjustment applies solely to applications submitted within Nigeria. Fees for Nigerians applying from abroad remain unchanged at $150 for the 32-page passport and $230 for the 64-page booklet.
The Service emphasized that the fee revision aligns with efforts to maintain service quality while ensuring passport services remain accessible to Nigerians.
The announcement comes amid ongoing concerns over youth emigration—popularly referred to as the “Japa” trend—as young Nigerians continue to seek better opportunities abroad, driven by factors such as high unemployment and insecurity.
Top migration destinations include the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and various European nations. According to the World Bank’s 2023 data, Nigeria’s diaspora community contributes over $20 billion annually to the national economy.
Meanwhile, outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has expressed concern over the continued migration of Africa’s youth. He described it as a significant loss for the continent and urged African governments to invest in youth innovation and job creation.
“We have over 465 million young people between the ages of 15 and 35. Africa must not turn its demographic asset into someone else’s gain. The future of our young people lies in Africa, not abroad,” Adesina stated.
