How Nigerians abroad can renew passports without visiting embassy

Nigerian citizens living abroad can now renew their passports without a physical visit to the embassy, thanks to the Nigeria Immigration Service's (NIS) Contactless Passport Application System. Eligible individuals can apply for renewal by visiting the official NIS passport portal, filling out the application form, and uploading required documents. After paying the passport fee, applicants will receive an Application ID and Reference Number for tracking purposes.

To opt for the contactless service, applicants must select "Opt-in for Contactless" during the application process. They will then be guided through the biometric enrollment using the NIS Mobile App. This involves capturing a facial image, fingerprints, and completing liveness verification. Successful applicants are then required to pay the contactless service fee and print their application form and current national passport.

The documents should be placed in a self-addressed return envelope and sent to the selected processing embassy.

Applicants can track their application status two weeks after submission through the NIS tracking portal or Mobile App. The Contactless Passport Application System aims to provide a faster, easier, and more convenient passport renewal process for eligible Nigerians in the diaspora.