Nigerian passport should not be confused with Nigerien passport.
| Document Name: | Nigerian passport |
| Using Jurisdiction: | Nigeria Immigration Service |
| Valid Jurisdictions: | All countries |
| Document Type: | Passport |
| Purpose: | Identification, International travel |
| Eligibility: | Nigerian citizenship |
| Expiration: | 5 or 10 years (Adult) 5 years (Minor) |
| Cost: | 32 Pages Age 0 - 17: $65, ₦25,000 Age 18 - 59: $94, ₦25,000 Age 60+: $65, ₦25,000 64 Pages |
Nigerian passports are issued to Nigerian citizens to travel outside of Nigeria. Nigeria now offers only electronic passports for new passport applications. These electronic passports, known also as the e-passport, are classified as either "Standard" or "Official", depending on intended use.[1]
Nigerian passports can be applied for either at the physical location of the Nigeria Immigration Services, or by making submission through its website. Nigerians living in other countries may obtain passports through the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate. Renewing an already existing passport must be done in person.[2]
The official e-passport is primarily reserved for certain classes of government officials and Nigerian diplomats.
Nigerian citizens can travel to member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
See main article: Visa requirements for Nigerian citizens. In 2016, Nigerian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 66 countries and territories, ranking the Nigerian passport 91st in the world according to the Visa Restrictions Index.