Nigeria’s Federal Government Confirms No Extra Fees for Passport Applications in UK

The Federal Government has clarified that the special intervention exercise in the United Kingdom does not impose any additional charges on Nigerian passport applicants. The clarification comes after concerns that the intervention might have introduced new fees. Under the current arrangement, Nigerians residing or traveling in the UK can submit passport applications and renewals without paying extra costs beyond the standard fees. The government’s statement was issued to reassure citizens and passport service providers that the intervention remains cost‑neutral. The move follows a period of uncertainty among Nigerians awaiting passport processing in the UK, and it confirms that the intervention will continue to operate without financial penalties for applicants.