How to Apply for the Replacement of Lost Passport
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How to Apply for the Replacement of Lost Passport
- Complete online passport application form via (Apply for Renewal/Re-issue Passport)
- Upload supporting documents;
- Birth certificate issued by the National Population Commission or Declaration of age by Federal/State High Court or Customary Court of Appeal.
- Local Government Certificate of Indigeneship.
- Police extract for Loss of passport.
- Sworn Affidavit for Loss of Passport from the High Court.
- If you have Non-Nigerian passport and hold dual nationality, upload data page of your Non-Nigeria passport.
- Additional supporting document (such as marriage certificate where applicant’s name is different from the other documents)
- Pay the required fees for the replacement passport.
- Print out Acknowledgement slip and payment slip.
Note: The continued use of a passport declared lost may be considered fraudulent use of a government document and could result in:
- Imprisonment for up to 10 years,
- A fine of up to ₦2,000,000, or
- Both imprisonment and a fine.
This is in accordance with Sections 10(1)(e) and 10(1)(h) of the Immigration Act.