Passport Alert: NIS Announces UK Intervention Dates

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced provisional dates and locations for a special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom, following the deployment of a Passport Intervention Team from its headquarters in Abuja.

The exercise is being carried out on the directive of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and is aimed at assisting Nigerians in the UK who need to obtain new passports, renew existing passports or resolve pending passport applications.

Following consultations with the Nigerian High Commission and representatives of Nigerian communities in the UK, four locations have been selected for the intervention exercise.

1. London

Venue: Layali Lounge, Trent Park, Bramley Road, London N14 4UW

Date: 17th–19th September 2026

2. Manchester

Venue: Nigerian House, 23 Platt Lane, Manchester M14 5NE

Date: 17th–19th September 2026

3. Aberdeen

Venue: Hilton Convention Centre, 13 Smithfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 4NR

Date: 21st–26th September 2026

4. Cardiff

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Sophia Walk, Cardiff CF11 9XR

Date: 21st–26th September 2026

Eligible Nigerians living in these cities and surrounding areas are encouraged to take advantage of the intervention exercise if they require passport services.

Who Can Attend?

The exercise is open to eligible Nigerians who wish to:

1. Apply for a new Nigerian passport.
2. Renew an existing Nigerian passport.
3. Resolve pending passport applications.
4. Receive assistance with outstanding passport-related issues.

Applicants should attend the venue in their preferred location on the scheduled dates.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete their application and make payment through the official Nigeria Immigration Service Passport Application Portal.

Official passport application portal:
Nigeria Immigration Service Passport Application Portal

Applicants should complete the online process and ensure that payment is made before attending the physical intervention exercise.

Documents Applicants Must Bring

Applicants are required to present the following documents at their selected venue:

1. Completed passport application form
2. Payment slip as proof of payment
3. Appointment slip
4. Self-addressed return envelope
5. Current Nigerian passport, where the application is for a renewal

Applicants applying for renewal should note that presenting their current passport is compulsory.

Important: No Cash Payments

The Nigeria Immigration Service has specifically stated that applicants who arrive with cash will not be attended to.

Applicants should therefore complete the required application and payment process through the official passport portal before attending the intervention exercise.

Digital Passport Services Remain Available

The intervention exercise does not replace the NIS’s existing digital passport services.

The Service has confirmed that its digital passport application channels, including the Contactless Passport Application System, remain operational. Applicants can also make use of the home delivery service where available.

This means Nigerians who cannot attend one of the intervention venues can continue to access the Service’s digital passport channels.

Contact for Enquiries

For questions or assistance relating to the passport intervention exercise, applicants can contact the Nigeria Immigration Service through:

Email: passport.london@immigration.gov.ng

WhatsApp only: +234 916 087 8000

Nigerians attending the exercise are advised to cooperate with immigration officials and ensure that they arrive with all required documents to help make the process smooth and orderly.