The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) will introduce a contactless passport application system in Europe.
It is understood that the United Kingdom will serve as the coordinating centre.
The unveiling is scheduled on February 7 and it will allow Nigerians in the diaspora to renew their passports online without visiting physical offices.
The Comptroller General of the NIS, Kemi Nandap, made the announcement during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja, on Tuesday.
Nandap, in a statement signed by the NiDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, explained that the initiative aims to simplify the passport renewal process for Nigerians abroad, saving time and reducing travel costs.
However, she clarified that the system is only for passport renewals and does not apply to first-time applicants or minors.
Nandap emphasised that Nigerians living abroad can initiate the renewal process up to a year before their passport’s expiration.
“This initiative set for launch on 7th of February 2025 will enable Nigerians in the Diaspora to apply for and renew their passports online from the comfort of their homes,” she was quoted saying.
She commended NiDCOM for its role in creating awareness about programs that benefit Nigerians in the diaspora.
