Nigerian Embassy in Qatar cuts passport processing to two weeks
The Nigerian Embassy in Doha has begun producing and returning passports to applicants within about two weeks of biometric capture, in a development that could reduce the waiting period for Nigerians seeking passport services in Qatar. The embassy achieved the turnaround during its recent passport intervention exercise, held from August 11 to 21, 2026, which […]
The Nigerian Embassy in Qatar has significantly reduced the waiting time for passport processing, now delivering passports to applicants within approximately two weeks of biometric capture. This improvement occurred during a recent passport intervention exercise held in Qatar from August 11 to 21, 2026. The intervention, which saw 751 Nigerians participate, yielded results as the embassy started distributing passports to the applicants less than a month later, on September 18.
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Nigeria's Ambassador to Qatar, expressed the embassy's dedication to enhancing service delivery. He highlighted this achievement as a major milestone for both the embassy and Nigerians residing in Qatar. The ambassador emphasized that the focus on speeding up passport processing is critical for Nigerians, particularly for international travel, employment, residency, and other official needs.
The embassy is committed to maintaining this level of service and meeting the community's requirements promptly and transparently.
This development follows the embassy's recent intervention exercise, designed to cater to the passport needs of Nigerians in Qatar. The passport processing turnaround marks a key outcome of this effort, showcasing the embassy's proactive approach in delivering timely and efficient services to Nigerians in Qatar.
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