THE Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has launched the new International Passport Automation system.
According to media reports, the automated passport system went live during a review of the Nigeria Immigration Service facilities on January 8, 2024.
The system intends to give applicants a convenient and secure experience while also reducing the human interface in the passport application process.
The Minister emphasised the importance of the new system in strengthening the country’s security architecture and safeguarding Nigerian residents’ comfort and convenience.
He said the Nigeria Immigration Service had deployed document verification personnel across all Local Government Areas in the country to improve document verification.
Tunji-Ojo emphasised the Government’s commitment to putting a stop to the use of forged documents in passport applications.
Meanwhile, here are steps to enrol for your International Passport, proceed to the Official Website http://passport.immigration.gov.ng, and fill in your NIN to auto-fill your data from NIMC. Complete other data fields as required. Upload your passport photograph that meets (ICAO Standards) and other supporting documents. Walk into an Immigration Office for your biometric capture. Your passport is ready for collection within two weeks.
