Nigerians across board have condemned the hike in the cost of application for a travelling passport by the Nigeria Immigration Service.
With effect from Monday, September 1,2025, a 32-page passport with five years validity will now cost N100,000, while the 64-page version (ten-year validity) has been pushed to N200,000.
While government officials said the increase is a necessary measure to uphold the passport’s quality, security, and global compliance, especially amid efforts to modernise passport issuance and enhance service delivery, members of the public are decrying the hike.
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However, 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 criticisms amid Nigeria’s economic hardship.
Reactions from Nigerians on social media particularly show great displeasure among Nigerians on the recent increase.
One viral comment stressed the impact on the academic community: “A Graduate Assistant or Asst. Lecturer will not be able to pay for a Nigerian Passport from Sept. 2025.”
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Martin Nnodim vented his frustration sharply: “If una like make passport 10m, if Europe give me visa or U.S.A I will still leave this country for una run for my life and future…”
