Nigerian passports
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a special passport intervention exercise for Nigerians living in the United Kingdom, following the deployment of a Passport Intervention Team from its headquarters in Abuja.
The exercise is being conducted on the directive of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and is aimed at assisting Nigerians who need to obtain new passports, renew existing ones or resolve pending passport applications.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the NIS Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, the provisional venues and dates were agreed upon after consultations with the High Commission of Nigeria and representatives of Nigerian communities in the UK.
The intervention will take place in four locations.
In London, the exercise will hold at Layali Lounge, Trent Park, Bramley Road, London N14 4UW, from September 7 to 19, 2026.
Nigerians in Manchester and surrounding areas can visit the Nigerian House, 23 Platt Lane, Manchester M14 5NE, from September 7 to 19.
The team will also be in Aberdeen from September 21 to 26 at Hilton Convention Centre, 13 Smithfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 4NR.
In Cardiff, the intervention will take place at Sophia Gardens, Sophia Walk, Cardiff CF11 9XR, from September 21 to 26.
The NIS urged eligible Nigerians in the listed cities and surrounding areas to take advantage of the exercise by visiting their preferred venue on the scheduled dates.
The Service said applicants must complete their applications and make payments through the official NIS Passport Application portal before attending the intervention.
Applicants are required to present a completed application form, payment slip as evidence of payment, appointment slip and a self-addressed return envelope.
Those applying for passport renewal must also present their current passport, which the Service said is compulsory.
The NIS warned applicants against bringing cash to the venues, stressing that those who arrive with cash will not be attended to.
It further advised applicants to cooperate with officials to ensure that the exercise is conducted smoothly and orderly.
The Service also clarified that all its digital passport application channels, including the Contactless Passport Application System, remain operational.
According to the NIS, home delivery services are equally available to applicants who wish to use the option.
For further enquiries or assistance, applicants can contact the Service through passport.london@immigration.gov.ng or via WhatsApp on +234 916 087 8000.
The Nigeria Immigration Service said the intervention forms part of its commitment to providing efficient, transparent and responsive passport services to Nigerians both within the country and in the diaspora.
