Nigeria Immigration Service launches updated Contactless Passport Application System for Nigerians abroadRemote application simplifies passport renewals, eliminating the need for embassy visitsEligibility requirements apply; supporting documents still required for completion of the process
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has unveiled an updated step-by-step guide for its Contactless Passport Application System, making it easier for eligible Nigerians living abroad to renew their passports without physically visiting a Nigerian embassy or high commission for biometric enrolment.
The updated guide, released on the Service’s official X account on Tuesday, outlines how applicants can complete most of the passport renewal process remotely through the NIS online portal and mobile application.
NIS unveils step-by-step guide for contactless passport applications for Nigerians in the diaspora. Credit: NovatisSource: Getty Images
The initiative is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to digitise passport
