UK: No Additional Fees for Nigeria’s Special Passport, Tunji-Ojo Clarifies

By Saheed Olatunji, Reporter

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Interior Minister has expressed concern over the difficulties Nigerians in the United Kingdom face when applying for and processing their international passports.

In a statement by his Media Adviser, Alao Babatunde, he maintained that the exercise does not cost applicants anything extra.

“It is therefore necessary to clarify that this process does not come with extra cost different from the official fees of $150 and $230 for five-year and ten-year validity passports respectively, exclusive of bank charges,” the minister said.

He stated that neither the ministry nor the Nigeria Immigration Service(NIS) has introduced any other charges outside the stated cost.

The minister, however, revealed that consultations are ongoing with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure that any inconveniences during the process do not persist any longer.

“This government has demonstrated a high level of responsibility to Nigerians at home and abroad, and remains committed to its promises of providing succour to all.

“Applicants are further advised to take advantage of the seamless contactless biometric passport application system”, he said.