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Renewing a Nigerian passport through the London High Commission

The Nigeria High Commission in London provides guidelines for renewing a Nigerian passport.

Coverage through 2026-11-07 · Sources checked 2026-11-07

What this record covers

This guide is for Nigerian citizens living in the UK who want to renew their passports through the London High Commission.

Position at the coverage date

Current [s1] [s2]

Steps, requirements and limits

Eligibility
Applicants must be Nigerian citizens living in the UK. [s1]
Required Documents
Original and photocopy of current passport, filled and signed passport application form, copy of National Identification Number (NIN), and appointment booking via Nigeria Immigration Service. [s1]
Administrative Fee
£20.00 United Kingdom Postal Order made payable to the Nigeria High Commission, London. [s1]
Biometric Data
Applicants must provide biometric data at the High Commission. [s1]
Processing Time
No specific processing time mentioned. [s1]
Contact Information
Nigeria High Commission, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX. Telephone: 020 7839 1244 Fax: 020 7839 8746 Email: [email protected] [s1] [s2]

Sources & evidence

  1. [s1] www.nigeriahc.org.uk

    London High Commission passport requirements

    Official source · Accessed 2026-11-07

  2. [s2] www.nigeriahc.org.uk

    London High Commission immigration notices

    Official source · Accessed 2026-11-07

Public update history

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