Book an Appointment
Applicants are required to book an appointment before visiting the Embassy for consular services.
Book AppointmentConsular Service Hours
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Consular services are provided strictly by appointment. Applicants are advised to book in advance and ensure all required documents are complete before visiting the Embassy.
Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)
Issued to Nigerian citizens who need to travel urgently but do not possess a valid passport.
Requirements
- ETCs are valid for one direct trip to Nigeria only.
- Passport photograph of applicant (only JPEG format)
- In the case of a minor, a consent letter Is required from both parents
- Application: Application letter to the Head of Mission. Use the (Official Downloadable Form Here).
- Proof of Citizenship: Copy of Nigerian passport or parents’ Nigerian passports.
- Travel Plans: Flight itinerary (Direct to Nigeria).
- Submission: Email documents in PDF format to info.kiv@foreignaffairs.gov.ng and cc: Nigeria.kyiv@foreignnaffairs.gov.ng
Passport Pickup
- The Embassy will contact applicants once their passport Is received at the Embassy.
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Service Process
Passport Requirements for Minors (Under 18)
Application & Payment: Printed NIS application form and payment receipt.
Embassy Appointment: Printed booking confirmation from the Embassy portal.
Parental Consent: A letter of consent signed by both parents.
Identification: Data pages of both parents’ expired Nigerian passports for signature verification.
Birth Certificate: Original and translated/legalised copies for foreign births, or National Population Commission (NPC) certificate for births in Nigeria.
Marriage Certificate: Required if the mother’s surname differs from the father’s. Foreign certificates must be translated and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country.
Citizenship Proof: State/Local Government Certificate of Identification or an Attestation of Citizenship from the Embassy.
Photos: Uploaded ICAO standard passport photographs.
Requirements for Passport Reissue (Adults)
• Current Passport: You must present your existing/expired Nigerian passport.
• Application & Payment: Printed NIS application form, appointment slip and payment receipt.
• Embassy Appointment: Printed booking confirmation from the Embassy portal.
• Birth Documentation: National Population Commission(NPC) for individuals born after 1992.
• Born before 1992: High Court Affidavit for Declaration of Age (with photo and Commissioner for Oaths signature).
• Citizenship Proof: State/Local Government Certificate of Identification or an Attestation of Citizenship from the Embassy (With passport photo).
• Photos: Uploaded ICAO standard passport photographs.
Requirements for First-Time (Fresh) Passports
• Application & Payment: Printed NIS application form and payment receipt.
• Embassy Appointment: Printed booking confirmation from the Embassy portal.
• Birth Documentation: NPC Birth Certificate (post-1992) or High Court Affidavit (pre-1992).
• Citizenship Proof: State/Local Government Certificate of Identification or an Attestation of Citizenship from the Embassy.
• Photos: Uploaded ICAO standard passport photographs.
• Embassy Appointment: Printed booking confirmation from the Embassy portal.
• Birth Documentation: NPC Birth Certificate (post-1992) or High Court Affidavit (pre-1992).
• Citizenship Proof: State/Local Government Certificate of Identification or an Attestation of Citizenship from the Embassy.
• Photos: Uploaded ICAO standard passport photographs.
Change of Name Due to Marriage
• Formal Request: Signed application letter addressed to the Head of Mission stating the reason for the change.
• Evidence of Marriage: Duly legalised Marriage Certificate.
• Public Notice: :Newspaper publication for change of surname (must show newspaper name and date).
• Legal Affidavit: High Court Affidavit for change of surname.
• NIN Update: Updated National Identification Number (NIN) slip reflecting the new name.
• Supporting Docs: Husband and applicants data page, applicant's birth certificate, and State of Origin certificate.
• Evidence of Marriage: Duly legalised Marriage Certificate.
• Public Notice: :Newspaper publication for change of surname (must show newspaper name and date).
• Legal Affidavit: High Court Affidavit for change of surname.
• NIN Update: Updated National Identification Number (NIN) slip reflecting the new name.
• Supporting Docs: Husband and applicants data page, applicant's birth certificate, and State of Origin certificate.
Change of Name Due to Family Resolution or Religion
• Formal Request: Signed application letter to the Head of Mission. Use the (Official Downloadable Form Here). (I will provide it)
• Family Consent: Family resolution document signed by every member of the family.
• Public & Legal Notice: Newspaper publication and High Court Affidavit (showing Name of new paper and date of publication).
• Supporting Docs: NIN slip, applicant’s birth certificate, and data pages of other family members' passports, Local/State government identification, data page of all signatories to the resolution.
Correction of Date of Birth
• Formal Request: Signed letter to the Head of Mission explaining the error. Use the (Official Downloadable Form Here).
• Primary Evidence: Original NPC Birth Certificate or High Court Affidavit.
• Supporting Evidence: Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO) and updated NIN slip, Local/State government identification.
• Legal Notice: High Court Affidavit for change of Date of Birth.
• Primary Evidence: Original NPC Birth Certificate or High Court Affidavit.
• Supporting Evidence: Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO) and updated NIN slip, Local/State government identification.
• Legal Notice: High Court Affidavit for change of Date of Birth.
Requirements for Damaged Passports
• Formal Request: Signed letter to the Head of Mission explaining the error. Use the (Official Downloadable Form Here).
• Primary Evidence: Original NPC Birth Certificate or High Court Affidavit.
• Supporting Evidence: Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO) and updated NIN slip, Local/State government identification, Passport data page where available.
• Legal Notice: High Court Affidavit for change of Date of Birth.
For further enquiries contact the Embassy
• Primary Evidence: Original NPC Birth Certificate or High Court Affidavit.
• Supporting Evidence: Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO) and updated NIN slip, Local/State government identification, Passport data page where available.
• Legal Notice: High Court Affidavit for change of Date of Birth.
For further enquiries contact the Embassy
Requirements for Lost or Missing Passports
• Formal Request: Signed letter to the Head of Mission explaining the error. Use the (Official Downloadable Form Here).
• Primary Evidence: Police report.
• Supporting Evidence: Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO) and updated NIN slip.
• Legal Notice: Change of Date of Birth, Land/State government identification.
• Primary Evidence: Police report.
• Supporting Evidence: Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO) and updated NIN slip.
• Legal Notice: Change of Date of Birth, Land/State government identification.
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