How To Renew International Passport

If any need arises and you need to renew your international passport as a Nigerian, we are going to give you the guideline on how you are going to do it and be successful.

Don’t forget that if you are in the diaspora and your passport expires, you might be standing a risk of deportation if found and for those in Nigeria, you won’t be able to travel out of the country until you renew it. Ensure your passport is valid to avoid complications and enhance your travel experience.

That is why we have decided to put this article together to help you know how to renew your passport both as a Nigerian living inside the country and for those in the diaspora. Effective and efficient passport renewal is essential for smooth travel plans.

What we require from you is to follow all the steps we have mentioned here and avoid doing the wrong thing. Adhering to these guidelines will help you navigate the renewal process effortlessly.

Why You Should Renew International Passport

There are some reasons why you should renew your international passport, see some of the reasons below;

• You will have an updated travel document, increasing your travel opportunities.
• You will be denied Visa if your passport is expired, affecting your international travel plans.
• An expired passport will stand a chance of losing or being deported, which can severely disrupt your life.
• You can’t be allowed to leave the country if your passport is expired, which will affect your Visa applications and travel arrangements.

How To Renew International Passport

We are going to talk about different ways for those in Nigeria and those outside Nigeria (Diaspora). Understanding the application process is crucial for successful passport renewal.

For Those in Nigeria:

If you stay in Nigeria and you want to renew your passport, follow these simple steps and all will be done.

• Use portal.immigration.gov.ng to log in.
• From the menu for passports, click the tab for new or renewed passports.
• Select “Standard e-passport” from the drop-down menu for the passport type.
• Choose a country, such as Nigeria, from the processing country drop-down menu.
  Then click the “Start application” button.
• Fill out the form and accurately fill out all of the fields.
• Tick “I fully accept responsibility for the data I have entered on this form.
• A unique application ID and reference number are generated by the portal for your application.
• The acknowledgement form must be printed before you can “Continue application.”
• Click “next.”
• “Proceed to online payments” should be clicked.
• Please be aware that this is the ONLY platform for authorized payments.
• Any of the following are acceptable: Innovate1pay, Net Post Pay, Pay Arena, Teasy, and Saana Pay.
• Then click Next.
• You can choose to pay with a card or a bank account.
• Click on “proceed to pay”
• Complete details if you chose the card option.
• If a bank, print the slip for further processing at the bank after making the cash payment at the POS.
• Please take note that the portal’s listed payment gateway is the approved one.

For Those In Diaspora

For those that are not in Nigeria and need to renew their passport, follow these steps.

• Use portal.immigration.gov.ng to log in.
  From the menu for passports.
• Click the tab for new or renewed passports.
  Select “Standard e-passport” from the drop-down menu for the passport type.
• Choose “Country” (e.g., the United Kingdom) from the processing country drop-down menu.
• You are automatically redirected from the portal to the Innovate1 Pay website of our international partner.
• You must pay attention to the instruction on the front page.
• To begin an application, click.
• You must have a valid email address, such as Yahoo or Gmail, to continue; if you don’t, click the Open ID tab.
• Select an email tab, then properly log into your email account.
• Fill out the form and accurately fill out all of the fields.
• Check the box next to “I accept full responsibility for the data on this form.”
• A unique application ID and reference number are generated by the portal for your application.
• The acknowledgement form must be printed before you can “Continue application.”
• Then click Next.
• “Proceed to online payments” should be clicked.
• Make your payment and you are done.

In both cases, make sure to print your acknowledgement slip which is what will help you or be shown as evidence of payment. Keeping this document is crucial for any future inquiries regarding your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I renew my Visa?

Because you will have an updated document that ensures your eligibility for travel.

What is the difference between a renewal and a new passport?

Renewal deals with updating your passport while the new passport is you getting the passport for the first time; understanding this difference is vital for your application.

How long does it take to renew a passport in Nigeria?

The review will be done and will be completed within three weeks, subject to processing delays.

What will happen if I don’t renew my passport?

It means you won’t be able to travel out of the country again, significantly restricting your mobility.

Conclusion

It is important to renew your passport because, without it, your chances of travelling are zero. The impact of having a valid passport on your international opportunities cannot be overstated.

If you have any questions or suggestions, you can always reach out to us here at Ilovesov and we would be glad to reply.