How To Renew Your Nigerian Passport In The UK

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Step 1: Get your NIN:
• register and or pay for NIN at a centre close to you. Find list of centres here: nimc.gov.ng/uk-enrolment-cent...
• For your appointment, you will need your passport.
• Your picture will be taken so you might want to get a trim.
• Have a printout copy of your NIN
• Once you have your NIN you can pay for your passport renewal.
Step 2: Apply for passport renewal.
• To make a renewal application, you have to go to the Nigeria Immigration service website: portal.immigration.gov.ng/pas...
• Then select standard ePassport, select your processing country UK and start application.
• Login using your email address and acknowledge data protection policy.
• Fill out the application form with your details.
• Pay for your passport
• Print out a copy of your application form and proof of payment.
• You will also need to make note of your application ID and reference number which will be given. This will also be emailed to you with your receipt.
Step 3: Booking your interview appointment
• To book your appointment, go to the Nigerian High Commission website: www.nigeriahc.org.uk/
• Click on immigration - Book Appointment for ePassport.
• Type in your application ID and your reference number from the previous stage.
• Select an application slot NB: pick a day you are free all day as this could take a while
• Make sure to print appointment booking slip.
Step 4: Prepare for your appointment:
• Make sure to print out all the documents from all applications: NIN, a copy of your application form and proof of payment and appointment booking slip.
• Administrative fee of £20.00 United Kingdom Postal Order made payable to the Nigeria High Commission, London. You get this from the post office.
• You are also to come along with a stamp Royal Mail C4 special delivery envelope to enable the Mission to mail back your passports as there would be NO physical collection once the biometric has been taken. You will have to write your name and address for where the passport should be delivered to on the envelop, this can be done on the day
• Expired or current passport.
• Pen. You will have to fill out some forms.
• Optional You may require passport photographs of yourself but when I went, I was not asked. My photo was taken there so again, get a trim!
Step 5: Appointment Day
• If you booked the 9 am slot and you want to leave there as quickly as possible, get to the embassy before 8:30 am the latest. There will be people queuing from 7 am.
• Bring water, and snacks and keep warm.
• If you forget anything, bring enough cash to buy things like postal order. DO NOT FORGET YOUR APPOINTMENT SLIP OR PROOF OF PASSPORT PAYMENT.
GOODLUCK!

[@JayArdz]

Thank you so much for making this video and giving clear and vivid guidance. 🙏🏾

[@Kemmydai]

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[@mazdmedic4950]

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[@wisecrack4645]

@MazDMedic you are the GOAT! Thank you for a thoroughly detailed and helpful video. Not only that, you went ahead and put the details in writing with the appropriate links in the details section. WoW!!! God will bless you and your generation to come.

[@UcheAgoh]

Thank you so much for this video. This was indeed helpful

[@Anniesstyleloft]

Thanks for this, very detailed ❤

[@Allmylife-mc8bl]

The best video I v ever watched on the passport renewal journey

[@abubakaroyewale7341]

This was really helpful, thanks

[@iamparay]

It was helpful. Thanks

[@olufemiolubanjo7877]

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[@osayomoreogbemudia]

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[@chike317]

Well guided Thank you

[@seunakinwunmi5742]

thanks for the update

[@kendavidson3553]

Quick Update: Good and Bad News though. Finally got mine through the post this morning. I applied for mine 25th of October and even at that I spent over 4 hours in that place. I was originally told it would take 3 weeks but I didnt get my passport back until 6 weeks later - 8th of December. Whereas those that had appointments around August and September got theirs back between 2 to 3 weeks later. The issue date on the passport was 1st of December. So it took them a full week to even post it out, can you imagine. My passport got delivered via Special Delivery Royal Mail. 8th of December 2022. I applied for the 10 year 64 pages validity one which thankfully was what I received. I know someone that went there a few days ago and she was told that it would take 2 months - February - for the processing. Good luck guys. Now I dont ever need to go back to that place for another Decade - 10 full years God willing! Phew!

[@apollotwin]

please how much did you pay for the 10 years?

[@fayosolaaina9629]

Please did you have to drop your old passport?

[@sarahedaki9561]

Hi goodafternoon how much did you pay for the 10years passport... as i want to do same. Thanks

[@fa9183]

​@@sarahedaki9561 it's about $165

[@sarahedaki9561]

@@fa9183 thanks alot

[@zaciscool]

Well explain thank you.😊

[@blessingfaith4419]

Thanks for sharing , it was very helpful viewing this video you are a star more grace my ❤ 😍.

[@Loetofficial]

thanks super helpful

[@UcheAgoh]

Thanks for sharing

[@ratty7233]

Thanks 🌹

[@toluakinnukawe6760]

Thank you for the detailed information and guide, It took me less than 20minutes to get appointment date.

[@aderonkeakinyemi5748]

Hello sir, can you tell me how you put in your payment details? I keep getting a Transaction not processed error

[@oluwatoyinvictoria3629]

​@@aderonkeakinyemi5748 same here o,infact I am tired

[@aderonkeakinyemi5748]

@@oluwatoyinvictoria3629 I finally got past it. The name on your application must be the same on the card. In my case, my middle name wasn’t on my credit card. Also, my post code had a space where it shouldn’t. I found the info on their FAQ page.

[@aderonkeakinyemi5748]

@@oluwatoyinvictoria3629 I finally got past it. The name on your application must be the same on the card. In my case, my middle name wasn’t on my credit card. Also, my post code had a space where it shouldn’t. I found the info on their FAQ page.

[@oluwatoyinvictoria3629]

@aderonke akinyemi I used debit cards and it in my name its telling me error I don't have credit card.must I use credit card????

[@OluwamayowaTJ]

Hi @MazDmedic, thank you for this video. Just some clarity; did they collect your old passport or gave you to go back with it?

[@bigjayjay7589]

God bless you

[@fiyinfoluwaaboderin4068]

Thanks babe

[@Manstallion1]

HI, Thank you for posting this information, i followed your instructions and i was able to book an appointment to renew my passport but first i had to first apply for NIN NUMBER which i never knew was part of the process now, but yeah all booked and hopefully this will go smoothly. thank you.

[@Fidencious]

Please how did you pay for passport renewal. I have tried both my Monzo card and Metro card non worked. It's just writing something went wrong.

[@Manstallion1]

@@Fidencious hello, sorry to hear that, I just use my Santander bank card to pay for it which was converted to dollars. Am not familiar with monzo and metro bank card, maybe try other banks card if you have any or ask family n friends to help out. I received my passport by post on the date stated for receiving it. Very surprised and glad. 😁😁 all the best with your payment.

[@blessingogah6643]

Thank you

[@ibukunoke4207]

Thanks for sharing what to expect. Do you have to submit your other passport if you are applying as a dual national and applying for a Nigerian passport for the first time?

[@DEEDEEEAGERNEXKING]

All this stress just to carry the green passport, doing it in Nigeria is easier compare to what you said here. I don't get stressed in Nigeria but here in England nor be small thing oo. I don't know who did this to Nigeria

[@fatimahbabatunde4953]

Thank you for this pieces,for the application form am i to fill the date and signature space before i get there or i will be instructed to do that there ? Thank you i await ur reaponse

[@emmanuelogbe4038]

Thank you for this video. Please if one is applying as a family, is one return envelope enough or should I be separate envelopes for each applicant?

[@chimae4228]

Can you please throw more light on printing of APPLICATION FORM.

[@mazdmedic4950]

QUICK UPDATE: As I said I went for my appointment on the 11th of November and although the collection date they gave me was the 10th of Jan, I had my tickets for Nigeria booked for the 18th of December so I was really praying my passport would come before the collection date, it did not 😩. On the 16th of December, I went to the high commission very early with the intention of not leaving until I get my passport. I don't have a British or any other passport so my only hope of getting to and from Nigeria was my Nigerian passport. I was fortunate enough to get my passport on the day and this was honestly by God's doing. When I got it it said issued on the 4th of December, so from the 4th to the 16th they still hadn't posted it, and I wouldn't have gotten it in time for my trip if I hadn't gone in. Here are some of the things to note if you want to do the same. 1. Be very nice and polite - I was asking for my passport before the collection date they gave me, so I had to come begging. Even if you are coming for collection after your collection date there is no point going in hot cos they will also show you madness. 2. Have your collection slip printed out. You will not get a response if you don't. 3. Don't come in early, they only started attending to passport collecting after 12:30pm and I was there from 8am, IN THE FREEZING COLD! 4. Be ready to stay there for a while, I did not leave there until 4pm. Luckily we were allowed to wait inside for most of it. 5. Again be polite, trust me these people are frustrated enough as it is, most of the people that came shouting did not get their passports. Hopefully this helps ☺ I had a great time in Nigeria!

[@malikadeniji6012]

Hey there @mazDmedic was your passport meant to be posted or collected by you from the embassy. And how did you get in without booking an appointment because from experience they don’t let you in without one

[@regularQWERTY]

My wife applied for a new passport, since October, also changing her name on the passport, we were told to receive December, but no news up till now. What would you advice?

[@mazdmedic4950]

@@malikadeniji6012 It was meant to be posted to me. You don't need an appointment for collection. Once you go just let them know by the door you are here for collection and you show your receipt.

[@larryola5491]

I tried this… my appointment was on the 14th Nov 2022, literally a day after yours. Collection day says Jan 11th. I went there on the 11th Jan to collect it and I was told it’s only just been sent for production lol. Albeit, I did the 10 year(64 page) one, perhaps reason for the delay, I really don’t know. I don’t know how you did it but you were indeed very lucky to collect it the same day. I even tried n give bossman something so that I won’t have to wait hours to collect it, only to be told it’s not ready haha (PS; didn’t get my £ back 😅) Told it’ll be ready n posted to me in about 3 weeks, I won’t hold my breath… Anyways guys, good luck to yous that are planning on getting your shit done 😊

[@mazdmedic4950]

@@larryola5491 😂😂😂😂 don't kill me. yes, I was definitely lucky with mine but I know they were having problems with the 10 years and 64 pages passport. Those who applied for that had to wait longer so that's the reason you weren't as lucky.

[@tiffanyamadin6900]

Hi! Thanks for the video! Pls do you know if the £20 postal order and special delivery envelope is per person or per application? I have made a joint application for me and my sister.

[@aghwaritefehenryogalo5869]

Hi, Thank you for your expository video. Please, I have a question. I would want to know if it is necessary for me to apply for another NIN here in the UK when I already got an old one from Nigeria. My second problem is that I filled the application form already online but I could not submit. It keeps showing me an error message, like try again later.

[@priscillao3558]

Hey, other than at the door, do they ask for the appointment slip again throughout the process?

[@afilakabukolarebecca2401]

Thank you so much for this video. Pls for a lost passport, I was told they will collect £250 pounds. Is the payment to be made in cash or through postal order? Please help me my appointment is this Thursday by 9am

[@felixokonkwo3821]

Please average of how long do someone spend for the appointment for biometric at the embassy. Thanks for anyone's swift response.

[@oguntadesodiq9957]

A quick question: can the passport delivery address be a place of work instead of a residential address? I am asking because I will change my residence after my appointment. So I want to use my place of work instead. Note: my place of work allows package delivery for staff.

[@Franciscagift]

Hi I'm just trying to apply for mine, but, it isn't going through, I Ve already fill the application form online and Ve already paid online, but the issue is that the application is showing unpaid status and I tried booking for an appointment it isn't going through also, I put in my application number and my reference number, but is showing no record found, please what should I do on these case. Thank you

[@BaridoNwinaene]

Hi please can you advice for lost passport how much it could cost for a postal order ...Most research i come across says £100 and some says £250

[@akinrinadesolomon5579]

Please how do i print acknowledgment slip? Can't seem to find it on my own?

[@blossomblossom8316]

thank you the NIN is it ur nigerian NIN OR UK NIN

[@ejeefe4816]

do u drop ur old passport on the day of appointment? or u take it back home?

[@adekunleblessing3368]

If I may ask did you submit the postal order?

[@nathalieukaegbu9752]

Thanks for the information. PIease, can I make payment with my husband ATM. That details of payment, Where there's PERSON INFORMATION, is it my own details that should be there or my husband details?

[@nwakubaemmanuelonyekachi856]

I do have a question...What if there are crucial mistakes from your first application and you've submitted and payments has also been made, could you still make another and then cancel the last application?

[@chimae4228]

how do I print online application form. I have an appointment coming. I already have appointment slip. I did not print out application form when I registered

[@Art_seychelles]

Quick question. If you have your nin number do you still need to present the physical copy of nin?

[@jolaogunolabisi2506]

Pls how do i print acknowledgement slip???

[@olaoke21]

Hi MazDMedic, thanks so much for your detailed explanation. Just a quick one, do i need to get a postal order and the special delivery C4 envelopes? Are they two different items? I will appreciate a response from you. Thanks.🤗

[@mazdmedic4950]

Yes they are 2 separate items ☺

[@maryamusan7118]

They are 2 different items

[@theodoraanulikaobi6161]

Can I make a black and white print.

[@fidelisonyejegbu8740]

Hi, I reside in the UK and want to renew my passport as well. Could anyone please tell me at what point where one can make the choice of a 10year passport instead of a 5 year one?

[@maryamusan7118]

How long did it take for the passport to be processed and delivered to you?

[@bewajitemiloluwa3554]

Hello good evening, I have my nin number but I don’t have the slip , I can’t get the slip cause I don’t use the number associated to it anymore. Is it possible to have just the nin number and I’ll be fine

[@fa9183]

The weird thing about the passport application is that they're asking for my nigerian address when they know I'm applying from the UK, whats the way around this?

[@iyeremanny418]

hello, can anyone help? its been 7 weeks now i did my biometrics for renewal and i am yet too receive my passport, the old one will expire soon and i live outside the UK

[@blossomblossom8316]

Hey what about acknowledgement slip

[@olufemidada5203]

I just applied and made a mistake. I inputted my mother’s maiden name instead of my maiden name. I can’t edit as I have already paid. I can’t pay another for this singular mistake. What do you advise

[@Christsteward]

Please do you have to go to London to get it physically or it will be sent to you? I’m asking cause my collection date was 3rd October and I’m yet to get it. Please it’s urgent anyone can answer

[@user-rf5vt4cn2m]

Will the acknowledgment slip be sent to my post? How do i get the acknowledgment slip pls

[@tracyschole8881]

I tried booking an appointment since yesterday, I keep on getting an error message that, “We are unable to process your request at the moment, try again.

[@EKENERAPHAEL-jw2qy]

Hello sister good morning, please I tried to log in the NIS PORTAL with my email and password but it's saying incorrect please what can I do to navigate this cos I wan to apply for passport renewal dear kindly help me

[@Allmylife-mc8bl]

Pls I intend to drop my surname to pick up my Hubby's on basis of marriage,Is there any formal thing I need to Do before my passport renewal or I will just do that straight away on the date of my passport renewal?.I have managed to update the name on my current NIN,is now bearing my Hubby's name

[@judeonuh8018]

Hi. Thanks for the detailed info. During payment, did you print off an acknowledgment slip? If yes, where did you find it on the website (if possible share a direct link). I could find nothing on the website's landing page.

[@mazdmedic4950]

I saved and printed everything off as I was doing it. They will hardly send you a confirmation email except for payment.

[@user-ig8nu5ce7k]

My old passport is with home office. What will i do

[@asikanonyalim1185]

Thank you so much for this. It is well detailed. My passport will expire next year January. When do you think I should start the renewal process because I heard they have a lot of backlogs in London. Also, I do not have my NIN slip but I have the number. Will this suffice? Thank youuuuu❤

[@niyiakintola8162]

They did not ask for my slip or proof of NIN. I believe the number will suffice as long as it is valid and your names on the passport and NIN tally.

[@asikanonyalim1185]

@@niyiakintola8162 thank you so much for this response. How soon do you think I can apply for my new passport?

[@niyiakintola8162]

@@asikanonyalim1185 As soon as possible, you can pay for your passport now, and book your appointment date later. When you pay, you have up to a year to book your appointment date for Biometrics.

[@mazdmedic4950]

Yes the number will be enough cos you will need it on appointment day. I would say start the process 4-6 months just incase. Depends on when you need your passport.

[@obiokafor81]

hi pls when i type the name , mine is not coming up as your why

[@Byursh]

@MazDMedic I’ve got my NIN few days after my appointment, filled the online passport application renewal and payed ( I’ve check my bank account and the payment went too). I’ve tried several times to call the Nigeria high Commision but none was available. Now, I’m having problems to book for my e-passport appointment as it said “application ID not found”.

[@DimaIfidon]

How did you get the proof of payment

[@johneromp4tv448]

How can I fast track my passport application

[@fredaokwurumgbe7608]

Must a child of 5yrs provide nin to get his passport renewed?

[@ogbonnayafavour7437]

Question please- do they hold on to your old passport? Or do they give it back to you? Thank you for the video.

[@larryola5491]

Nah, they let you keep your old passport

[@victorbrendyndukwe4241]

Do they allow bags and do I need my birth certificate

[@nathalieukaegbu9752]

Thank you so much, I watched this video and I was able to get information I needed from getting my NIN change of name to passport renewal. Your video really helped. I did capturing and biometric for my passport on 23rd of February 2023 and today made it 4 weeks but I haven't received my passport. I went online to track the process and I realised something like"❌ pending for NIN verification" Please do it mean my NIN is not yet verified or what? Someone should explain to me and confused.

[@kakasule5698]

😂👊🏽

[@thelegittolu]

Hi Nathalie. It could mean that some details in your NIN doesn’t match the details on your passport. For me, it was that I used my middle name as my first name for my passport but on my NIN application it was the other way around. You might want to check this

[@pauladebiyi9631]

Hi, Thanks for the update but how long did it take you to receive your renewal passport?

[@mazdmedic4950]

Still waiting on mine and it's been over 2 weeks now. Will let you know when it comes

[@Susie.wemove]

It took mine 3 weeks. My appointment was 31st October. I had to be in nigeria for a funeral the week starting 14th November. I went back to the Nigerian high commission on Friday 11th November to get an emergency travel certificate- which you get on the day. I was in Nigeria for 2 weeks. When I got back on the 29th November the passport had been delivered. I tracked the delivery date- it was delivered on the 28th of November. The issue date of the passport is the 9th of November. So the problem is really when they put it out to post

[@mazdmedic4950]

@@Susie.wemove So you were able to Nigeria and come back on an emergency travel certificate?

[@mazdmedic4950]

@@Susie.wemove Hi Susie, how were you able to come back without a passport please? Are you in the UK?

[@josepho754]

@@mazdmedic4950 The NIM website seem not to be working and I have already booked my flight to travel week of Apirl. Can I pay for fast track to get the NIM and passport?

[@ao6677]

i'm dreading having to experience the headache of NHC again...lawd

[@dunamis333]

Sister, I understand that at the Embassy people are told to write their address and NIN number on either the acknowledgement slip OR the payment slip. I'm not sure which one. Do you have any recollection of this?

[@akinrinadesolomon5579]

Please which one is the acknowledgment slip? I only have appointment slip.

[@dunamis333]

@@akinrinadesolomon5579 The acknowledgement slip is the document you receive after you've paid online. I would they know you've paid without an acknowledgement slip?

[@chibuikeofoh5734]

Can one get to print the forms later on or must it be done at the point of submission?

[@niyiakintola8162]

There will be a point where it will ask you to save or download the application form after you have submitted

[@florenceakpochimora9565]

What is you move to a new apartment after submitting your application or after biometrics. This is my case, my passport will expire by June 2023, I want to begin the renewal process now but we may likely move to a new apartment in a month time. Please, how do I go about this? Thanks

[@mazdmedic4950]

I would say wait since it's just a month's time cos you don't want it sent to the wrong address you still have a bit of time. When do you have to renew your biometric?

[@josepho754]

Please, can you help. I am unable to book an appiontment for renewal. It keep saying invalid details but the reference and ID numbers are correct.

[@mazdmedic4950]

Check your details are correct. It should be in the email as well, the one that has your receipt for payment

[@smilingwaters_lovetv8594]

Hello sis thank you for the update please am in the UK I have my NI from Nigeria do I still need to apply for another NI here before filling the application?

[@mazdmedic4950]

No I don't think so, just make sure it has been activated

[@shoshob9666]

@@mazdmedic4950 How do you know when it has been activated?

[@mazdmedic4950]

@@shoshob9666 you would have to ask them to check, it is very annoying that you only find out if because it will delay you getting your passport

[@levidru8660]

How do I print proof of payment? Thanks for the video pretty

[@Ariyikeadunbarin1108]

Helll @levidru8660 have you finally gotten how to do this? could you please tell me how you did it🙏

[@levidru8660]

@@Ariyikeadunbarin1108 u will see it when u make Ur payment

[@florencestanley-charles2682]

Subscribed. Please where in London did you have your NIN done, what address and phone no? I live in London. Want to renew my passport for ten years. Is there an option of ten years?

[@onyemechiajunam9527]

please what is acknowledgement slip?Because from the few articles I have read.I read that one should print acknowledgement slip and bring along...to the biometrics center.

[@akinrinadesolomon5579]

Exactly i only see appointments slip

[@onyemechiajunam9527]

You don’t need it any longer,cos as at when she did this video there was ack slip.

[@bidexiiinaijmilvideos1098]

PLEASE I WAS UNABLE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM SLIP; THE ONLY SLIP I HAVE HIS MY APPOINTMENT SLIP AND EMAIL OF PROOF OF PAYMENT. HOW CAN I GET THE APPLICATION FORM, I LOGGED IN WITH THE ID AND REF NO BUT ON MY PORTAL I CANT FIND MY APPLICATION NOR EDIT IT? THEY ARE NOT PICKING THERE CALLS , PLEASE WHAT CAN I DO . HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BOON AN APPOINTMENT FOR FEBURAURY NEXT YEAR.

[@mazdmedic4950]

I wouldn't stress too much, those 2 forms should be enough. You will need your appointment slip to get into the door and as long as you have that and the other documents you should be ok God willing.

[@bidexiiinaijmilvideos1098]

@@mazdmedic4950 thanks so much, have panicked a lot

[@feliciaogundele7352]

Hello, please I did not include London I. My postal order. I just included Nigeria high commission. I hope it won't be a problem?

[@mazdmedic4950]

It shouldn't but I would double-check with the post office

[@alviradee794]

Same thing i did and my appt is today, hopefully that’s not a problem🤞

[@tokunbobolude2000]

I got my postal order from the post office but nothing was written on the cheque, pls how do I address it

[@mazdmedic4950]

You will get the address when you get there, on your appointment day

[@chukwuebukaagu2076]

Hi pls, I wish to ask how soon did you get your payment confirmation, because I paid for my passport via the online platform this morning and am yet to get an email confirming my payment or a page that showed I completed my transaction when making payment. thanks

[@mazdmedic4950]

I did get an emailed receipt after I paid for mine. Check your junk mail. The email should be from innovate1service

[@chukwuebukaagu2076]

@@mazdmedic4950 thanks for your response it was helpful.

[@dotnetgolden]

Does anyone know accurate info about getting a new passport on the basis of stolen or misplaced passport? Requirements a bit strange; letter from police and not sure if its Nig police or UK, and some other funny Requirements...anyone help please?

[@sadiya1489]

You can go to a local police station in your area if in the UK and report your passport missing.They will document it and give you a paper stating you lost your passport,stamped and signed.You then take it to the embassy.I did that for mine 6yrs ago when i lost my naija passport.Good luck.

[@sholashijuade5747]

Please I just payed for my passport and I can't book appointments. Its telling error. That I should contact t support. O have tried for more than 5 times now. I can't even find a support line email or number

[@Byursh]

Same

[@6ixyardbox]

nigeria is meesd up for real something that can be so easy its made so difficult even obama cant sort that country

[@idongesitarchibong4794]

How did you guys know your issue date please? I never got that when I applied

[@harveyezihe]

Yeah, me too. Although you can track your status online. Mine has completed all stages, but still hasn't been delivered

[@lawrencechukwuemeka93]

Pls what the user name and password online ?

[@kendavidson3553]

Sadly this is taking up to 8 weeks now. My appointment day was way back on 25th of October and it has been six weeks noy but no sign of the passport yet. The same is true of at least two people that I know went for their appointment im the same week as me.

[@mazdmedic4950]

Mine still hasn't come yet and my flight is in 9 days.

[@kendavidson3553]

@@mazdmedic4950 Quick Update: Good and Bad News though. Finally got mine through the post this morning. So one cardinal rule: AVOID heading to that place in December! And if you have to, schedule your visit to AFTER Christmas. Between the Christmas break and the new year. Alternatively, schedule your appointment for early in the new year. The reason is that the busiest time for that place is November through to Christmas Eve. I applied for mine 25th of October and even at that I spent over 4 hours in that place. I was originally told it would take 3 weeks but I didnt get my passport back until 6 weeks later - 8th of December. Whereas those that had appointments around August and September got theirs back between 2 to 3 weeks later. And here is another trick, the least busy times is also AFTER the summer holidays. Like Late August / early September through to end of October. My passport got delivered via Special Deliver Royal Mail. 8th of December 2022. I applied for the 10 year 64 pages validity one which thankfully was what I received. I know someone that went there a few days ago and she was told that it would take 2 months - February - for the processing.

[@kendavidson3553]

@@mazdmedic4950 So I think based on the current timescales, it is highly unlikely that you would get the passport before your travel date since they even take their time to post it out. THey took an extra 7 days after the passport was issued before they even posted it. So here is what I would suggest, I suggest you head there and explain your urgent travel situation and see if you can save the one week of them posting it out, suggesting that you would prefer to collect it assuming it would be ready before you travel. Good luck sister!

[@ruthodoleadeyemi8839]

Did you ever try to track your application . Did mine on the 28th of October and I haven’t received mine yet . I do need the passport for end of January . What’s worse is my current passport has another 4 years on it , I just wanted to do a change of name . I wonder if one can ask them to refund and I’d wait for my passport to expire . Because I don’t understand such delay

[@dazz5289]

@@ruthodoleadeyemi8839 have receive your passport now?

[@theodoraanulikaobi6161]

Can I pay in pounds?

[@moxieupper]

@MazDMedic did you download anything called acknowledgement slip. I used the links you gave and I did not see anything like acknowledgement slip after payment. But someone told me to make sure I have it before my appointment date. Your response will be useful. Thanks in anticipation

[@mazdmedic4950]

Yes I did and I printed it out

[@mazdmedic4950]

Did you get an email receipt?

[@moxieupper]

@@mazdmedic4950 yes I got an email receipt

[@mazdmedic4950]

@@moxieupper That might be enough, make sure you print it out for your appoitment

[@moxieupper]

@@mazdmedic4950 thank you very much

[@julietmordi1374]

Thank you for this awesome video...So I made payment at midnight for my passport and it was deducted from my account but I am yet to receive any receipt via email please is this normal?

[@mazdmedic4950]

Do you have the payment slip from when you paid? if so that should be enough.

[@julietmordi1374]

@@mazdmedic4950 yes I do. Thank you

[@Byursh]

Same issue

[@glory7886]

Please for the application form and receipt of payment do I need to screenshot it or will it be sent to my mail

[@mazdmedic4950]

Screenshot it just incase

[@Itszikazach]

How to do I get the application and reference number please 🙏🏾 ?

[@lular777]

Please can you advice what the £20.00 postal order is for as I did no see this as part of the requirements?

[@harveyezihe]

You will when you arrive at the embassy. So just go with £20 in your pocket. You can buy it there

[@onyinoyi_o]

​@@harveyezihe please do you know if they are also selling the silver postage bag in the queue?

[@tamsan7354]

Is there a passport shortage in Ibadan?? I have a fiancé that applied for a passport since October and has yet to get his passport yet so is he just lying about issues over there or what?? Please let me know

[@abdulmajeedraji7577]

Yes, passport shortage is in some states, my dad did his since October in kwara and still not out, why do you think he is lying?

[@mayowaquadri7403]

Is it true to take along one of my parents international passport photocopy? Please help

[@mazdmedic4950]

Not sure I wasn't asked that but it won't hurt to take it if you have. I think that's for those who are trying to prove that they are Nigeria and have to had or do not have an old passport.