Use only official passport, visa websites, NIS tells Nigerians, foreigners

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The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned Nigerians and foreigners to use only its official online platforms for passport and visa applications, stressing that it has not authorised any religious organisation, private entity or individual to collect payments on its behalf.

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The Service stated this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday.

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According to the NIS, the only authorised platform for passport payments by Nigerians, both within the country and in the diaspora, is its official passport portal.

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It added that foreigners seeking Nigerian visas should use only its official visa portal for embassy applications or the designated e-visa portal for electronic visa applications.

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It said, “The Nigeria Immigration Service wishes to reiterate that the only authorised platforms for passport payments for Nigerians (at home and in diaspora) is https://passport.immigration.gov.ng.

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“For foreigners wishing to apply for visa, https://visa.immigration.gov.ng (for visa at the Embassy) and https://evisa.immigration.gov.ng (for e-visa) are the official links.

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“At no time has the Service partnered with or authorised any religious organisation, private entity or individual to act as intermediary or receiving account on its behalf,” the statement read.

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The NIS urged applicants who require clarification or assistance with passport or visa applications to contact its verified communication channels.

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It listed its official X accounts as @nigimmigration and @InquireAtNaija, while its verified Facebook and Instagram handles are @nigimmigration.

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The Service also provided WhatsApp numbers 09160878000 and 09117717772 for enquiries and support.

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The statement reiterated the Service’s commitment to ensuring secure and transparent passport and visa application processes, urging the public to avoid fraudulent intermediaries.

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