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Contactless Passport Application System

Paid via the NIS Mobile App during biometric enrolment (Step 8 below)Payable to the High Commission’s Miscellaneous AccountThe USD $100 Passport Application Fee is paid electronically through the NIS Mobile App as part of the Contactless process. The AUD $100 Administration Fee is paid directly to the High Commission’s Miscellaneous Account and is not part of the NIS Mobile App payment.

How to Apply:

Eligible Applicants should follow these steps:

1. 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.
2. Verify your identity: Create an account and enter your National Identification Number (NIN) and Date of Birth to verify your identity.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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”.
7. Confirm your eligibility: Enter your Application ID and Reference Number to confirm your eligibility.
8. Complete your biometrics: Once confirmed, capture your facial image and fingerprints, complete the liveness verification process, submit your biometrics, and pay the USD $100 Passport Application Fee through the NIS Mobile App. This is separate from the AUD $100 Administration Fee payable to the High Commission’s Miscellaneous Account, and proof of payment for both may be required when you submit your documents.

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.

Note that the USD $100 Passport Application Fee (paid through the NIS Mobile App) is separate from the AUD $100 Administration Fee (payable to the High Commission’s Miscellaneous Account). Applicants may need to include proof of payment for both alongside their other required documents.

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.

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.