As a Nigerian family that just moved to Canada, we are still finding our feet in this new country. From tax codes to rental agreements to daily life, we are learning as we go. In the midst of all these, we can easily forget important responsibilities like renewing our Nigerian passports.

BusinessDay Nigeria reported that over 10,000 Nigerians in Canada have already renewed their Nigerian passports. This number is growing and renewing a passport in Canada may get tougher in the future.

In this post, we will provide a step by step guide on how to renew your Nigerian passport in Canada. We will address the questions you have about the process and give you valuable tips to make the passport renewal process smooth and successful.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Renewing Your Nigerian Passport in Canada

Want to renew your Nigerian passport in Canada? Here’s what to do:

Fill the online application.

  • Visit the Nigerian Immigration Service website.
  • You will have two options: select “applying from outside Nigeria.” Choose “apply” for passport renewal in the passport section.
  • Log in with your Google, Yahoo or OpenID. If you don’t have an account, register.
  • Choose “Standard E-passport” and select Canada as the processing country to start the online application form.
  • Choose the Processing Embassy in Canada (Ottawa). Fill the online form and make sure to print a copy of the completed application before you proceed to make the payment.
  • After submission, you will receive a reference number and an application ID. For more information on specific passport requests or renewal issues, you can visit the Nigerian High Commission Ottawa website.

Pay online.

The cost of renewing a Nigerian passport in Canada is based on the number of pages and age of the applicant. You can pay online with your credit/debit card. Only money order payment for these fees can be made if sent directly to the Nigerian Immigration Service Headquarters in Abuja. After payment, make sure to print the payment receipt (confirmation) slip. An extra administrative charge of $50 can be paid only during your appointment in the form of a money order. The money order must be made payable to the “Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa.”

The table below shows the current fees for each age category:

AGE RANGE32-PAGE BOOKLET FEE(USD)64-PAGE BOOKLET FEE(USD)VALIDITY
Minor(0-17yrs)$77.0$137.05 years
Adult(18-59 yrs)$106.0$137.05 years
Senior(60+ years)$77.0$137.05 years

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Book an appointment.

After filling the virtual application and payment, the next step is to schedule your appointment with the Nigerian Embassy in Ottawa. To do this:

Please follow these steps:

  • Since the appointment calendar is no longer available on the Nigerian High Commission Ottawa website, you will need to visit the appointment page on the Nigerian Immigration Service website.
  • Enter your Application ID and reference number.
  • You will be directed to the “appointment slot” page.
  • Choose your preferred date and time.
  • Select Ottawa.
  • Check the appointment availability calendar to make sure the slot is available and your appointment date doesn’t coincide with a Nigerian national holiday.
  • Submit and print the Appointment (confirmation) slip.

Since only one Commission offers passport renewal services and the population of Nigerians in Canada is growing, it’s getting tough to get a slot less than a month away. It’s recommended to book your appointment 2 years before your passport expires.

Attend your appointment.

First, make sure you have all your required documents ready before your appointment date. The documents needed for Nigerian passport renewal in Canada are:

  • 2 passport photographs.
  • Printed online application form.
  • Printed passport acknowledgement slip.
  • Printed payment confirmation slip.
  • Current/expired Nigerian passport.
  • Self-addressed pre-paid envelope.
  • $50 Administrative fee.
  • National Identification Number (NIN) slip.
  • Printed Appointment confirmation slip.

The passport renewal appointment hours at the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa is 9.30am- 2.30pm. You must be physically present at the Nigerian High Commission, 295 METCALFE STREET, Ottawa Ontario, K2P1R9 on the day of your appointment.

Additional Tips To Renew Your Nigerian Passport In Canada

  • If your NIN is expired and needs to be updated, you may not be approved for passport renewal at the appointment.
  • Your NIN needs to be updated if it was generated with your BVN.
  • To check if you need to update, you can visit an authorized NIMC enrollment centre in Canada or you can call the NIMC Contact Center in Nigeria (+234-803-060-7000 or +234-803-462-1000)

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Conclusion.

Renewing your Nigerian passport in Canada may seem tough because of the long appointment slots, but it shouldn’t be more difficult than any other country. We want to support every Nigerian, in every country, so if you need information on how to renew your Nigerian passport in any country, visit our blog.