NIS Activates Its Automated Passport Application Process

Nigeria Immigration Service has activated its automated passport application process.

The automated process was launched on Monday, without any ceremony.

The automated process will enable applicants for passport documents to do so, without visiting the passport offices, except to collect the traveling document.

Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo had explained that e-processing would involve uploading passport photos and supporting documents online.

With what we have done now, we have reduced the process of requesting for a passport to about six minutes.

This does not require anybody to visit the immigration office and it will reduce the pressure on the immigration officers.

As I speak, we have made arrangements for power and internet service providers to ensure at least 99.9% uptime.

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By February, Nigerians in the diaspora can have this same experience.

On identity theft, the Minister disclosed that the Service has also achieved its objective of harmonization of data through its technical handshake with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC.

Speaking on the readiness of the system and the men of the Service, the Comptroller General of NIS, Mrs Adepoju Carol Wura-Ola, stated that the new process was a result of hardwork and determination of the Service.

She said: What you’re seeing today is the product of dedication and motivation to see that an end comes to the stress, pains, and hardship that Nigerians go through to procure the international passport both at home and in the diaspora.

We are motivated to stamp out corruption. That the Green Passport is restored to its place of pride.

The Minister, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has challenged the Service, and has provided resources and technical know-how.