E-passport
Standard passport
Applicants will need to fill out an online application via the link: http://portal.immigration.gov.ng and book an appointment via the booking portal in order to obtain an appointment for passport capture in Canberra, Australia.
Your application journey
How the process works
Apply online & book your appointment
Applicants will need to fill out an online application via the link: http://portal.immigration.gov.ng and book an appointment via the booking portal in order to obtain an appointment for passport capture in Canberra, Australia.
Choose how you'll apply
Continue below for full details on the process.
Attend your appointment
Bring the required documents to the High Commission in Canberra on your appointment date — see appointment information and document requirements below.
Fees
Contactless administrative fee
$100AUD
Administrative Fee for Contactless Passport Application is $100AUD.
Requirements
Required documents
All of the following are required to support a Standard passport application.
1Standard applicants — On the day of the appointment, applicants are required to bring along the following:
Appointment slip
Administration Fee of $50AUD Money Order made out to Nigeria High Commission
Old passport
Photocopy of Data Page of Passport
Printed Completed Online Application Form
Printed Payment Slip
Pre-paid trackable return envelope (we suggest a Platinum Express envelope)
2For minors (children under 18) — Additional documents for minors
Letter of Consent signed by both parents
Birth Certificate
Photocopy of Data Page of Passports of both parents
3Change of name due to marriage — Additional documents for a change of name
Marriage Certificate
Letter of Consent from husband for change of name
Photocopy of data page of husband’s passport
Nigerian newspaper publication of change of name for marriages contracted in Nigeria
4Lost passport — Documents required to report a lost passport
Extract of Police Report
Affidavit for loss of passport
A faster way to apply
Contactless Passport Application System
How to Apply:
Eligible Applicants should follow these steps:
- Visit the official NIS Passport Application Portal: Visit the official NIS Passport Application Portal at http://passport.immigration.gov.ng. Select “Apply from Outside Nigeria” and click “Apply for Renewal/Reissue.
- Verify your identity: Create an account and enter your National Identification Number (NIN) and Date of Birth to verify your identity.
- Complete the application form: Complete the application form, select your preferred Processing Embassy, upload all the required documents, and pay the applicable passport fee for your chosen booklet type.
- Get your Application ID & Reference Number: After completing the application, obtain your Application ID and Reference Number. You will then be redirected to either book an appointment or choose the Contactless option.
- Opt in for Contactless: To proceed with the Contactless process, select “Opt-in for Contactless” under the “Application Status/Book Appointment” section and download the NIS Mobile App on your Android device.
- Set up the NIS Mobile App: Log in or create a profile on the NIS Mobile App. Select “Passport Application Services”, then “Passport Biometric Enrolment”.
- Confirm your eligibility: Enter your Application ID and Reference Number to confirm your eligibility.
- Complete your biometrics: Once confirmed, capture your facial image and fingerprints, complete the liveness verification process, submit your biometrics, and pay the Contactless Service Fee.
Submission of Documents;
After successfully submitting your biometrics through the NIS Mobile App, print your completed application form and send it together with your current international passport, in a self-addressed envelope to the Processing Embassy you selected during your application.
Applicants can track the status of their application approximately three (3) weeks after submission by visiting http://track.immigration.gov.ng or through the NIS Mobile App.
The Nigeria Immigration Service encourages all eligible Nigerians residing in Australia to take advantage of the Contactless Passport Application System (CONPAS). The High Commission remains committed to delivering innovative, efficient, and high-quality services to Nigerians across Australia.
Booking your appointment
Appointment information
Note
Applicants are advised to pick appointment dates between Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30AM to 12:00PM on the Immigration Booking Portal and attend the High Commission with their appointment slips.
Official portals
Where to apply online
Also referenced in this guide
http://track.immigration.gov.ng
- Immigration Portal — http://portal.immigration.gov.ng
- NIS Passport Application Portal — http://passport.immigration.gov.ng
Note: Applicants are advised to pick appointment dates between Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30AM to 12:00PM on the Immigration Booking Portal and attend the High Commission with their appointment slips.