The Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C. serves as a crucial diplomatic mission. This article provides detailed information about the embassy's architecture and the procedures for applying for or renewing a Nigerian e-passport.
Architectural Design and History
The architects, led by Robert Sponseller of Shalom Baranes Associates, designed the building to represent life in a Nigerian village. Work had begun on a new chancery in the late 1980s, but political instability in Nigeria delayed serious work for nearly a decade. Approved by the National Capital Planning Commission on March 4, 1999, construction was completed in early 2002.
The Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
E-Passport Application Process
Applying for or renewing a Nigerian e-passport involves several steps. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through the process:
- Applicants are required to complete and print online application forms as well as to print the Acknowledge Slip and Receipt after making payment.
- In the Passport menu, choose the E-Passport Application Form Option.
- Please complete the form and print it.
- Click on the close button to continue the application process.
- On the Cart page, double-check to make sure that the name in the cart corresponds to the appropriate applicant.
- Applicant(s) may choose to pay the above fee either with a credit card or money order.
- 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.
- 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.
- STEP 8: Please complete the form and print it.
- STEP 10: Using the Application ID and Reference number, proceed to payment.
- The applicant should appear at the Nigerian Embassy on the appointment date, with his or her expired Nigerian passport and required documents.
Important Note: If you need to change or correct the data on your Nigerian e-passport, it can only be done in Nigeria. Valid I. D. is required.
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Summary of E-Passport Application Steps
For a quick overview, here is a table summarizing the key steps in the e-passport application process:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete and print online application forms. |
| 2 | Print the Acknowledge Slip and Receipt after making payment. |
| 3 | Choose the E-Passport Application Form Option in the Passport menu. |
| 4 | Complete the form and print it. |
| 5 | Double-check that the name in the cart corresponds to the applicant. |
| 6 | Choose payment option (credit card or money order). |
| 7 | If paying by credit card, wait 30 minutes for payment to register. |
| 8 | Query Your Application Payment Status with Reference Number and Application ID. |
| 9 | Appear at the Nigerian Embassy on the appointment date with required documents. |
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