Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page of the Consulate General of Nigeria. This section provides answers to common questions about consular services, including passport issuance and renewal.
This guide provides instructions on how to check your Nigerian passport expiration date and offers information on related consular services provided by the Consulate General of Nigeria.
Checking Your Passport Expiration Date
Your Nigerian passport's expiration date is printed on the data page of the passport. It is important to check this date regularly to ensure your passport remains valid for international travel.
Nigerian Consular Services
In need of Nigeria Consular Services? The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York is located at Nigeria House, 828 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017. The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York is open from Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Public holidays.
Passport Application and Renewal
Please visit our Apply for a Nigerian Passport page for general instructions on how to apply for, or renew your Nigerian passport.
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Visa Information
Please visit our Apply for a Visa page for general instructions on how to apply and pay for a Visa to visit Nigeria. This page also includes a list of the various Nigerian Visa types and respective requirements needed to apply for each type.
Most people interested in visiting Nigeria require an Entry Visa. However, Nigerians who hold expired visas may be exempt from this requirement. In addition, Citizens of ECOWAS Countries do not require Visas to enter the Country if they are staying for less than 90 days.
E-Passport Application Process
Applicants are required to complete and print online application forms as well as to print the Acknowledge Slip and Receipt after making payment.
Here are the steps involved in the e-passport application process:
- In the Passport menu, choose the E-Passport Application Form Option.
- Click on “e-passport application form”; select “Standard Passport”.
- Please complete the form and print it.
- STEP 8: Please complete the form and print it.
- Click on the close button to continue the application process.
- STEP 10: Using the Application ID and Reference number, proceed to payment.
- In the application menu, click on the Query Your Application Payment Status option. Select E-Passport in the application menu and enter the Reference Number and Application ID.
- Click on the Search Record button.
Applicant(s) may choose to pay the above fee either with a credit card or money order.
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On the Cart page, double-check to make sure that the name in the cart corresponds to the appropriate applicant.
Choose the credit card payment option or the money order payment option and click next. If the credit card option is used, allow 30 minutes for the payment to register, and proceed to the next step.
For credit card payments, the applicant may only use his or her credit for payment of fees. Bank transfers are not acceptable in this particular case, please.
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Important Reminders
- The applicant should appear at the Nigerian Embassy on the appointment date, with his or her expired Nigerian passport and required documents.
- Valid I. D.
- A letter of introduction from the Embassy in the country they live in. If there is no Embassy of Nigeria in that country, they should get the letter from the Embassy covering that country (e.g.
- The Consular Section is open from Monday-Thursday (9 am-5 pm).
- ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO VACATE THE EMBASSY AS SOON AS THEIR MATTERS HAVE BEEN ATTENDED TO.
- ALL PARENTS ARE ADVISED TO CONTROL THEIR CHILDREN WHILE AT THE EMBASSY.
If you need to change or correct the data on your Nigerian e-passport, it can only be done in Nigeria.
Please note that any charges or fees for visa or passport transferred in error are not refundable.
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