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Patbaker:
Please I’m trying to start a new application and this is what I’ve been seeing since. What could be wrong??

Any solution to this complaint..?

jubrilar:

How will I go about it

Same way you did capturing

Hey guys, so my sister booked for her appointment on the 16th of September which is this coming Monday, and I think that's a public holiday for Eid-el- Malud, I'm just curious will NIS open on that day or she will have to go the next day for her capturing?

Freddy94:
Hey guys, so my sister booked for her appointment on the 16th of September which is this coming Monday, and I think that's a public holiday for Eid-el- Malud, I'm just curious will NIS open on that day or she will have to go the next day for her capturing?

She will have to go on Tuesday, the 17th of September 2024 for her biometric. Nigeria Immigration will be closed to applicants on the 16th of September 2024.

My wife and children did port renewal (DIY) biometrics capturing on May 28, 2024 at the Ado-Ekiti office of the NIS. The earlier ports are expiring at the end of this month. I have been tracking it online, but port Issued (port pending production) has not been checked marked ever since. Production (port production is in progress) has been checked marked. Any idea of what could be wrong?

arilewo:
My wife and children did port renewal (DIY) biometrics capturing on May 28, 2024 at the Ado-Ekiti office of the NIS. The earlier ports are expiring at the end of this month. I have been tracking it online, but port Issued (port pending production) has not been checked marked ever since. Production (port production is in progress) has been checked marked. Any idea of what could be wrong?

Do not rely on the port tracker. Go back to the Ado-Ekiti port Office… Your wife and kids’ ports may have been produced and are waiting to be collected.

ekitimanalways:

Do not rely on the port tracker. Go back to the Ado-Ekiti port Office… Your wife and kids’ ports may have been produced and are waiting to be collected.

Thank you ekitimanalways. I will keep you updated

Hello
Good evening everyone. I am a fresh graduate making arrangements to serve somewhere in the West by October. I plan to apply for port at the beginning of my service year, so that the waiting period for the port will be reading concurrently with my service. I want to know which State in the West is best and quicker to deliver the port, and the first steps to take in ing. I'm a newbie here and will appreciate advice and directions. Thank you in advance for helping me out.

Graced1:
Hello
Good evening everyone. I am a fresh graduate making arrangements to serve somewhere in the West by October. I plan to apply for port at the beginning of my service year, so that the waiting period for the port will be reading concurrently with my service. I want to know which State in the West is best and quicker to deliver the port, and the first steps to take in ing. I'm a newbie here and will appreciate advice and directions. Thank you in advance for helping me out.

Ikeja port Office in Lagos State is best.

Click the link below for fresh port application: https://port.immigration.gov.ng/nin/VTJGc2RHVmtYMStVS2g4UU5XaXh4QjdRaHpOYVE4dU9qRCsya09TM0FqMD0%3D

Requirements for Fresh port
Adult (18 years and above)

Letter of identification from local government/state of origin or residence.

Completed port application form.

Marriage certificate (If you're a married Nigerian woman).

Birth Certificate (certificate issued by the
National Population Commission shall be required from applicants whose date of birth is with effect from Dec 1992) or Age Declaration attached with one port-sized photograph and duly endorsed by a Commissioner for Oaths.

Acknowledgement Slip and Evidence of Payment.

Based on the upward review of the fees for the Nigerian port effective from 1st September 2024, 32-page port booklet with 5 year validity previously charged at thirty-five thousand naira (₦35,000) is now fifty thousand naira (₦50,000) only; while 64-page port booklet with 10 year validity which was seventy thousand naira (N70,000) is now one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) only.

ekitimanalways:

Ikeja port Office in Lagos State is best.

Click the link below for fresh port application: https://port.immigration.gov.ng/nin/VTJGc2RHVmtYMStVS2g4UU5XaXh4QjdRaHpOYVE4dU9qRCsya09TM0FqMD0%3D

Requirements for Fresh port
Adult (18 years and above)

Letter of identification from local government/state of origin or residence.

Completed port application form.

Marriage certificate (If you're a married Nigerian woman).

Birth Certificate (certificate issued by the
National Population Commission shall be required from applicants whose date of birth is with effect from Dec 1992) or Age Declaration attached with one port-sized photograph and duly endorsed by a Commissioner for Oaths.

Acknowledgement Slip and Evidence of Payment.

Based on the upward review of the fees for the Nigerian port effective from 1st September 2024, 32-page port booklet with 5 year validity previously charged at thirty-five thousand naira (₦35,000) is now fifty thousand naira (₦50,000) only; while 64-page port booklet with 10 year validity which was seventy thousand naira (N70,000) is now one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) only.

I'm really grateful. This is a detailed explanation. By clicking on the link, can I begin the application myself with PC?

Secondly, I have done age declaration, but the signatory (commissioner of oaths) is what I am not sure of. I'll check my documents by morning, but before then, what happens if there's no endorcement by the C of O?

Lastly, I'm going to Osun. What do you think about the port office in Osun?

Thank you Sir

Graced1:
I'm really grateful. This is a detailed explanation. By clicking on the link, can I begin the application myself with PC?

Secondly, I have done age declaration, but the signatory (commissioner of oaths) is what I am not sure of. I'll check my documents by morning, but before then, what happens if there's no endorcement by the C of O?

Lastly, I'm going to Osun. What do you think about the port office in Osun?

Thank you Sir

Yes, by clicking on the link you can start your port application process yourself (I am a strong advocate of do-it-yourself) with a PC and/or smartphone. The online application process is simple and easy to use.
https://port.immigration.gov.ng/

If you were born from 1992, a birth certificate issued by the National Population Commission is required from you or age declaration if you were born before 1992.

Age declaration will be rejected on the day of appointment because the applicant did not attach a port photograph of his or hers to the age declaration and because it's not duly endorsed by a Commissioner for Oaths.

My neighbour who had his port done in Osun State some months ago said that the Osogbo port Office’s organized and friendly.

No offence, but you didn't have to call me sir. I appreciate your good manners and respect but please you can simply call me Ekitiman.

ekitimanalways:

She will have to go on Tuesday, the 17th of September 2024 for her biometric. Nigeria Immigration will be closed to applicants on the 16th of September 2024.

Same with me, do I need to go with a new appointment slip? Or I could still go with the one stating 16th of September. Also I checked the next available date on the website and I saw 23rd. I hope that doesn't apply to those that booked the 16th

iswallker:


Any solution to this complaint..?

Yes! I ed already. I just had to keep trying. I'm guessing it was an error at their end

Patbaker:


Same with me, do I need to go with a new appointment slip? Or I could still go with the one stating 16th of September. Also I checked the next available date on the website and I saw 23rd. I hope that doesn't apply to those that booked the 16th

No, you do need to go with a new appointment slip. The appointment slip with you is (still) valid...

ekitimanalways:


Yes, by clicking on the link you can start your port application process yourself (I am a strong advocate of do-it-yourself) with a PC and/or smartphone. The online application process is simple and easy to use.
https://port.immigration.gov.ng/

If you were born from 1992, a birth certificate issued by the National Population Commission is required from you or age declaration if you were born before 1992.

An age declaration will be rejected on the day of appointment because it’s not attached with a port photograph of the applicant and because it's not duly endorsed by a Commissioner for Oaths.

My neighbour who had his port done in Osun State some months ago said that the Osogbo port Office’s organised and friendly.

No offence, but you didn't have to call me sir. I appreciate your good manners and respect but please you can simply call me Ekitiman.

Thank you, Ekitiman. Initially I was thinking anyone can use age declaration or birth certificate (irrespective of age).

That means I have to first begin application for a birth certificate. This takes me to another set of questions. From my end, using Google to search for things like this does not give real-life and actual amounts and information, so I'll be asking more questions from experienced people. Do I have to take anything to the NPC? How long and how much is the estimated time and amount to get it done? Thank you, Ekitiman.

Graced1:
Thank you, Ekitiman. Initially I was thinking anyone can use age declaration or birth certificate (irrespective of age).

That means I have to first begin application for a birth certificate. This takes me to another set of questions. From my end, using Google to search for things like this does not give real-life and actual amounts and information, so I'll be asking more questions from experienced people. Do I have to take anything to the NPC? How long and how much is the estimated time and amount to get it done? Thank you, Ekitiman.

You are older than 18 years. Therefore, the National Population Commission will not issue you a birth certificate. Instead of a birth certificate, you will be given an attestation of birth. Note that this attestation of birth letter is completely equal to a birth certificate and carries the same legal weight both in Nigeria and when using it overseas. To get this attestation of birth letter from the NPC, you must first process and present a court affidavit attesting to your date of birth and other personal details, and the affidavit must have a declarant who will be either your father or an older male relative (brother or uncle).

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESSING A BIRTH ATTESTATION LETTER
Age declaration affidavit (from High Court). This affidavit must contain the details of both your place of birth and date of birth, the details of your parents and their place of origin, and your home address. Your port photograph must be attached to the affidavit and the age declaration must also be duly stamped or endorsed by the Commissioner for Oaths.

National Identification Number (NIN).

2 recent port photographs.

Non-refundable application fee (₦3,000).

Visit the National Population Commission located in the local government secretariat of the State where you reside. When you get to the NPC office, you will be given a form to fill in for your attestation of birth letter.

Thankfully, the National Population Commission (NPC) offers a convenient online portal to complete the process. Visit the NPC website (https://nationalpopulation.gov.ng/) (https://attestation.nationalpopulation.gov.ng/welcome) and navigate to the “Services” section and choose “Birth Attestation.” Click agree below the page and proceed to enter your email address in the provided space and make the online payment of ₦3,000 using the provided secure payment gateway. You’ll receive a confirmation and reference number via email.

Once payment is confirmed, proceed to fill out the online registration form. This includes applicant details, parent/guardian information, hospital/clinic details, and document s as mentioned previously.

Carefully review every information and for accuracy. Submit the application after confirmation.


Use the reference number to track your application status. Upon completion, you’ll be notified and can your official birth attestation from your NPC .

Please ensure a stable internet connection throughout the process. Also, use high-quality scans of documents for clear . Alongside, please keep a copy of the reference number for future reference. If you encounter any difficulties, consider reaching out to the NPC through their information available on the website.

ekitimanalways:


You are older than 18 years. Therefore, the National Population Commission will not issue you a birth certificate. Instead of a birth certificate, you will be given an attestation of birth. Note that this attestation of birth letter is completely equal to a birth certificate and carries the same legal weight both in Nigeria and when using it overseas. To get this attestation of birth letter from the NPC, you must first process and present a court affidavit attesting to your date of birth and other personal details, and the affidavit must have a declarant who will be either your father or an older male relative (brother or uncle).

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESSING A BIRTH ATTESTATION LETTER
Age declaration affidavit (from High Court). This affidavit must contain the details of both your place of birth and date of birth, the details of your parents and their place of origin, and your home address. Your port photograph must be attached to the affidavit and the age declaration must also be duly stamped or endorsed by the Commissioner for Oaths.

National Identification Number (NIN).

2 recent port photographs.

Non-refundable application fee (₦3,000).

Visit the National Population Commission located in the local government secretariat of the State where you reside. When you get to the NPC office, you will be given a form to fill in for your attestation of birth letter.

Thankfully, the National Population Commission (NPC) offers a convenient online portal to complete the process. Visit the NPC website (https://nationalpopulation.gov.ng/) (https://attestation.nationalpopulation.gov.ng/welcome) and navigate to the “Services” section and choose “Birth Attestation.” Click agree below the page and proceed to enter your email address in the provided space and make the online payment of ₦3,000 using the provided secure payment gateway. You’ll receive a confirmation and reference number via email.

Once payment is confirmed, proceed to fill out the online registration form. This includes applicant details, parent/guardian information, hospital/clinic details, and document s as mentioned previously.

Carefully review every information and for accuracy. Submit the application after confirmation.


Use the reference number to track your application status. Upon completion, you’ll be notified and can your official birth attestation from your NPC .

Please ensure a stable internet connection throughout the process. Also, use high-quality scans of documents for clear . Alongside, please keep a copy of the reference number for future reference. If you encounter any difficulties, consider reaching out to the NPC through their information available on the website.

Your detailed explanations make the whole process easy even before one begins. Thank you so much. I just checked my age declaration, it has all the details you listed (including the ones I saw on the site). I will apply by Monday, hopefully everything will go seamlessly. I will be updating you as it goes. Thank you so much, Ekitiman. 🙏

ekitimanalways Good afternoon sir,and thank you for your inputs.

Please sir,I want to ask a question,I was meant to capture on 10th but my application was rejected because the local government of origin certificate was not available(original format),and the version I ed online was rejected too, because it was not original,I had to ask for the original to be couriered to me,it even led to the officers seizing my documents with threats of arrest,I found out the were pissed off because it was a DIY application,and one was even saying that I think I am wise abi?

Now that my appointment date has ed,can I reschedule a new appointment date? If yes,how do I go about it,if no can I go on and capture since all required documents are complete.

Ps: I found out I can't reschedule my appointment for my centre,can I go on and capture?

ekitimanalways:


Based on the upward review of the fees for the Nigerian port effective from 1st September 2024, 32-page port booklet with 5 year validity previously charged at thirty-five thousand naira (₦35,000) is now fifty thousand naira (₦50,000) only; while 64-page port booklet with 10 year validity which was seventy thousand naira (N70,000) is now one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) only.

Well done Ekitimanalways....I made payment for my port renewal on 29th August and submitted same day., I'm yet to go for capturing....please how long does it take to be given an appointment....
Here's the status of my application

jjbest123:
ekitimanalways Good afternoon sir,and thank you for your inputs.

Please sir,I want to ask a question,I was meant to capture on 10th but my application was rejected because the local government of origin certificate was not available(original format),and the version I ed online was rejected too, because it was not original,I had to ask for the original to be couriered to me,it even led to the officers seizing my documents with threats of arrest,I found out the were pissed off because it was a DIY application,and one was even saying that I think I am wise abi?

Now that my appointment date has ed,can I reschedule a new appointment date? If yes,how do I go about it,if no can I go on and capture since all required documents are complete.

Ps: I found out I can't reschedule my appointment for my centre,can I go on and capture?

It's no surprise that the officer(s) showed no regard to you. You got first insight into how inhumane officers (not all officers) of Nigeria Immigration Service can be towards do-it-yourself Nigerian port applicants.
You don't need to book an appointment again. Go back there and you will be captured. Please just make sure all the required documents are in order. Best wishes!
If I may ask, which port Office the inhuman treatment meted out to you?

ekitimanalways:

It's no surprise that the officer(s) showed no regard to you. You got first insight into how inhumane officers (not all officers) of Nigeria Immigration Service can be towards do-it-yourself Nigerian port applicants.
You don't need to book an appointment again. Go back there and you will be captured. Please just make sure all the required documents are in order. Best wishes!
If I may ask, which port Office the inhuman treatment meted out to you?

Okay,thank you sir. Exception of the ceased documents,(still in their possession) the local government certificate in the (original format is available now).

Awka, Anambra State.

Officers name can be mentioned too. Wish the was a spy camera to capture things life.

jjbest123:


Okay,thank you sir. Exception of the ceased documents,(still in their possession) the local government certificate in the (original format is available now).

Awka, Anambra State.

Officers name can be mentioned too. Wish the was a spy camera to capture things life.

I might need to escalate the issue on your behalf to the headquarters of the NIS. Please what’re the documents seized by the officers from you?

Olubi15:
Well done Ekitimanalways....I made payment for my port renewal on 29th August and submitted same day., I'm yet to go for capturing....please how long does it take to be given an appointment....
Here's the status of my application

Have you received approval mail?

ekitimanalways:

Have you received approval mail?

Thanks for the prompt response..I haven't received any mail.The last mail I got was the payment notification...

Olubi15:
Well done Ekitimanalways....I made payment for my port renewal on 29th August and submitted same day., I'm yet to go for capturing....please how long does it take to be given an appointment....
Here's the status of my application

Receive approval mail before the biometric. Approval mail enables you to proceed to book appointment for biometric.

Olubi15:
Thanks for the prompt response..I haven't received any mail.The last mail I got was the payment notification...

Receive approval mail before the biometric. Approval mail enables you to proceed to book appointment for biometric.
Check your spam folder.

ekitimanalways:


Receive approval mail before the biometric. Approval mail enables you to proceed to book appointment for biometric.
Check your spam folder.

I have checked my spam folder but there's no approval mail,actually,i applied for port renewal but didn't an application letter as I didn't see where it was required..I was only required to data page of my expired port... Could this be the reason for the delay?

I applied for renewal of my port on the 30th of August to beat the price hike which would take effect on September 1. I ed the documents required which does not include application letter and immediately proceeded to book a date for enrollment. I got my approval email exactly a week afterwards.

Olubi15:
I have checked my spam folder but there's no approval mail,actually,i applied for port renewal but didn't an application letter as I didn't see where it was required..I was only required to data page of my expired port... Could this be the reason for the delay?

sirrotex:
I applied for renewal of my port on the 30th of August to beat the price hike which would take effect on September 1. I ed the documents required which does not include application letter and immediately proceeded to book a date for enrollment. I got my approval email exactly a week afterwards.

Did you get the approval mail before booking for appointment? What state did you apply from?

ekitimanalways:


I might need to escalate the issue on your behalf to the headquarters of the NIS. Please what’re the documents seized by the officers from you?

Wow! This will be deeply appreciated because;the system is messed up!

Approval Form
NIN SLIP
Printed Local Government certificate of identification (colour printed,which was rejected and tagged fake)
Appointment Slip
Affidavit of statutory declaration of Age

Officer's Name Nnaemeka
Complainant: Jacob Onyedikachi Igwe

I booked appointment immediately after the payment was successful. In other words, the approval email came after I had booked an appointment for enrollment. I chose the Ikoyi office for enrollment

Olubi15:
Did you get the approval mail before booking for appointment? What state did you apply from?

sirrotex:
I booked appointment immediately after the payment was successful. In other words, the approval email came after I had booked an appointment for enrollment. I chose the Ikoyi office for enrollment

I'm confused...thought you can only book an appointment after getting an approval mail. I'm quite sure about this because I did 2 applications on the 29th,1 for myself and boy.My boy got his approval mail a week after and it was after he got the approval mail that I chose an appointment date.