Nigerian Embassy delivers passports in record two-week turnaround
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Nigeria in Doha has recorded a major improvement in passport service delivery, with newly produced passports from its recent intervention exercise being completed and returned to applicants within about two weeks of biometric capture.</p> <p>The development marks a significant step in the Embassy’s efforts to improve consular services for Nigerians living in Qatar…
Doha, Qatar witnessed the Nigerian Embassy's successful completion of a passport intervention exercise, resulting in a remarkable two-week turnaround for passport delivery to its citizens.
From August 11 to 21, 2026, the Embassy processed 751 Nigerian nationals, with 441 seeking five-year passports and 310 applying for 10-year passports. The expedited service was launched amid growing demand for passport renewal and issuance among Nigerians residing in Qatar.
The newly issued passports began distribution on September 18, less than a month after the intervention concluded. This timely delivery, occurring approximately two weeks after the capture exercise, marks a significant enhancement in the Embassy's consular services for the Nigerian community in Qatar.
Embassy of Nigeria H.E. Professor Mahmood Yakubu emphasized the significance of this milestone, stating it demonstrates the Embassy's commitment to efficient and responsive service delivery. He highlighted that the achievement reflects the Embassy's dedication to providing more efficient and convenient passport services for Nigerians in Qatar.
The Embassy's initiative, which processed a large volume of applications, underscores the importance of efficient passport processing for Nigeria's sizable community in Qatar. The rapid turnaround of passport services for applicants is a practical improvement in consular support, benefiting those who rely on passports for international travel, employment, residency, and other official requirements.
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