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Nigerian Passport Renewal in the UK 2026 (NIS / Nigeria High Commission)

Complete 2026 guide to renewing a Nigerian Standard Passport in the UK. Check the current $150/$230 diaspora passport fees, £20 Nigeria High Commission administrative fee, NIN requirements, online application, biometric appointment and passport return process.

Consular Authority & Service Provider

Official diplomatic jurisdiction and outsourced centre operators in the UK

Diplomatic Mission / Consular Section:Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) / Nigeria High Commission, LondonResponsible for passport issuance, nationality verification, and consular approvals for residents in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Outsourced Application Partner:Nigeria Immigration Service passport system and Nigerian diplomatic mission passport services in the United KingdomOperates submission counters, biometric data capture, document intake, and secure return courier services.
Primary Renewal Window:There is no general rule limiting renewal to only six months before expiry. The current NIS renewal/reissue process covers both expired and unexpired passports. Applicants should use the applicable renewal/reissue category shown in the official NIS system.
Standard Turnaround:21 days after biometrics + postal transit

Official 2026 Consular Fee Schedule

Statutory consular fees and outsourced service charges in British Pounds (GBP)

Standard passport — 32 pages, 5-year validity
$150.00 USD + £20.00 UK administrative fee
Details:Current NIS diaspora passport fee. The £20 charge is the separate administrative fee published by the Nigeria High Commission, London. Bank/payment charges may be extra.
Standard passport — 64 pages, 10-year validity
$230.00 USD + £20.00 UK administrative fee
Details:Current NIS diaspora passport fee. The £20 charge is the separate UK mission administrative fee.
Correction of passport data
N30,000 administrative charge at NIS + applicable UK mission charges
Details:Used for eligible passport data-correction cases. Additional supporting documents depend on the type of correction.
Lost / misplaced / damaged passport
Separate charges apply
Details:The London High Commission currently publishes a £150 administrative charge for lost, misplaced or damaged passport intervention cases, in addition to the applicable passport-service charges.

Optional services such as courier return via Royal Mail Special Delivery, SMS alerts, and photocopy facilities at application centres are subject to small additional charges.

Required Documents Checklist

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Current Nigerian passport booklet for a normal renewal/re-issue application.
National Identification Number (NIN) record/slip. The Nigeria High Commission states that the NIN must match the passport details in the correct order.
Printed and completed Nigerian passport application form generated from the official NIS application process.
Online passport payment receipt or payment slip.
Printed appointment booking/appointment slip from the NIS system.
For applicants under 18, the additional parental documents required by the Nigeria High Commission, including the long birth certificate and applicable parental consent or custody/death documents.
For a change of name through marriage or divorce, the applicable marriage certificate or divorce certificate and the additional documents specified by the High Commission.
For a lost or stolen passport, police report, previous passport details where available, guarantor documents and the other evidence listed by the High Commission.
Prepaid self-addressed Royal Mail C4 Special Delivery envelope for return of the processed passport where required by the London High Commission service.
£20 UK Postal Order or the current electronic payment method accepted by the Nigeria High Commission for its administrative charge.

Step-by-Step Application Workflow

Sequential procedure from online government filing to passport collection

Step 1
Check your NIN and passport details

Before starting the renewal, verify that your NIN details match the name and other identity information on your Nigerian passport. The Nigeria High Commission specifically states that the NIN must match the passport details in the correct order.

Step 2
Complete the official NIS passport application

Use the official Nigeria Immigration Service passport application system to select renewal/reissue, enter your details, upload the documents requested by the application and choose the applicable passport booklet. The current NIS system covers expired and unexpired passport renewal/reissue.

Step 3
Pay the passport fee and book biometrics

Pay the applicable diaspora passport fee shown by the official NIS process, then book the biometric enrolment appointment at the selected processing location. Nigerians living abroad are directed to submit through the nearest Nigerian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.

Step 4
Attend the biometric appointment

Attend in person with the old passport booklet and your printed payment and appointment documents. The NIS process requires passport applicants to appear for photograph and biometric data capture. The London High Commission also requires the required NIN and supporting documents.

Step 5
Pay the UK mission administrative charge

For services handled by the Nigeria High Commission in London, the Mission currently publishes a £20 administrative charge for consular services. Applicants should use the current payment instructions published by the Mission rather than relying on third-party fee amounts.

Step 6
Wait for processing and passport return

The NIS 2026 service agreement lists re-issue at 21 days after successful enrolment as the service timeline. The London High Commission states that processed passports are returned by mail and that there is no physical collection after biometric capture for its standard service. Postal delivery can add additional time.

Step 7
Track and check the returned passport

Keep your application, payment and appointment references until the new passport is received. Check the passport details immediately after delivery and keep the old passport according to the instructions of the High Commission, especially where it has been cancelled or reissued.

Consular Missions & Application Centres in the UK

5 verified physical submission centres across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

London
Nigeria High Commission — Passport Services

Address: Nigeria House, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX

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London
Nigeria High Commission Passport Intervention — Fleet Street

Address: 56-57 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1JU

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Manchester
Nigeria Passport Intervention Centre — Manchester

Address: Nigeria House, 23 Platt Lane, Manchester M14 5NE

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Cardiff
Nigeria Passport Intervention Centre — Cardiff

Address: Sophia Gardens, Sophia Walk, Cardiff CF11 9XR

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Aberdeen
Nigeria Passport Intervention Centre — Aberdeen

Address: Hilton Convention Centre, 13 Smithfield Road, Aberdeen AB24 4NR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions on consular processing, appointments, and fees for Nigeria nationals in the UK

The current Nigeria High Commission London passport requirements list a copy of the National Identification Number (NIN) and state that the NIN must match the details on the passport in the correct order. Applicants should therefore make sure the NIN record is correct before biometric enrolment.

For Nigerians applying abroad, the current NIS 2026 service agreement lists $150 for a 32-page passport with 5-year validity and $230 for a 64-page passport with 10-year validity. The Nigeria High Commission London separately publishes a £20 administrative charge for its consular passport services. Bank, payment and delivery charges may be additional.

Yes. The current NIS renewal/reissue category expressly covers both expired and unexpired passport validity. There is therefore no basis for stating a blanket rule that renewal is available only during the six months before expiry.

For normal in-person passport renewal through a Nigerian mission, the applicant must appear for photograph and biometric capture. The Nigeria High Commission London also periodically announces passport intervention exercises in other UK cities such as Manchester, Cardiff and Aberdeen, so applicants should check the official Mission notices before travelling to London.

The current Nigeria High Commission London passport requirements state that there is no physical collection after biometric capture for its standard passport service. Applicants are required to provide a prepaid Royal Mail C4 Special Delivery envelope so the processed passport can be mailed back.

Use the separate lost, stolen or damaged passport procedure rather than the ordinary renewal route. The London High Commission currently requests additional evidence such as a written explanation, police report for a lost passport, previous passport details where available, guarantor documents, proof of UK address or residence where applicable, and a separate £150 administrative charge for lost, misplaced or damaged passport cases.
Verified Official Links

Cross-reference appointment schedules and document requirements with primary government websites:

UKVI eVisa & Status Check

A UKVI share code is currently valid for 90 days. Keep your passport details up to date in your UKVI account and ensure your eVisa is linked to your new passport before international travel.

UK Status & Consular Requirements:
  • For the normal UK passport-renewal service, applicants should follow the document list published by the Nigeria High Commission rather than assuming a UK eVisa or share code is always required.
  • The current London passport requirements specifically refer to the applicant's NIN, current Nigerian passport, NIS appointment booking and applicable supporting documents.
  • For lost or stolen passports, the High Commission may require evidence concerning the applicant's UK residence status, including a Home Office document where applicable.
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