The Pathfinder
Friday August 29, 2025
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In a fresh blow to the travelling ambitions of many Nigerians, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a new hike in passport application fees, set to take effect on September 1, 2025.
The 32-page passport with five-year validity will now cost N100,000, while the 64-page version (ten-year validity) has been pushed to N200,000.
Some officials defend the increase as a necessary measure to uphold the passport’s quality, security, and global compliance, especially amid efforts to modernise passport issuance and enhance service delivery.
Notably, fees for Nigerians in the diaspora remain unchanged at $150 (32-page) and $230 (64-page).
This marks the second significant increment in just one year. On September 1, 2024, the price for the 32-page passport rose from N35,000 to N50,000, and the 64-page went from N70,000 to ₦100,000. Now, prices have essentially doubled compared to 2024 rates, triggering widespread criticism amid Nigeria’s economic hardship.
Reactions from Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) show widespread displeasure over the latest hike.
One trending post highlighted the effect on the academic community:
@Uche_Prof: “How will a Graduate Assistant or young Lecturer afford a Nigerian Passport now? This new fee structure will shut out many academics from opportunities abroad.”
Another user voiced his frustration bluntly: @OlawaleMoves: “Even if you increase passport to ₦5m, once Europe or America gives me visa, I’m gone. Nothing fit hold me back in this country again .”
A sarcastic take came from another account:@AdaOnFire: “So within 12 months passport jumped from ₦35k to ₦100k, now ₦200k. Naija govt no dey ever hear word. Every day, suffering just dey renew subscription.”
And in a more defiant tone, one user issued a sharp warning:@SeyiSpeaks: “This government is playing with Nigerian youths. They’re pushing us to the wall. The response won’t be soft when the time comes. Mark today.”
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