Passport Information

Applying for a U.S. Passport

Passport issuance are done by appointment only. Please schedule your appointment here.

Abuja: https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=ABU&appcode=1 

Lagos: https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=LGS&appcode=1

This includes the replacement of a stolen or damaged passport, or a passport renewal.  If you are applying for more than one family member, each member must have his or her own appointment.  Forms are available on-line at passport services, from the Embassy in Abuja or Consulate General in Lagos.

Extra passport pages do not require an appointment. If your passport has expired or is about to, we strongly recommend that you take action now to renew your passport.

Apart from the inconvenience you may incur in having to apply for a passport at short notice in the event of an emergency, every American abroad should have valid proof of his or her citizenship at all times.

Wait Times for Passport Interviews

Wait times for passprot interviews range from 1 to 2.5 hours depending on the number of customers.  Please be aware taht wait times are also longer for first time applicants and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.  Generally speaking, the earlier your arrive, the shorter you wait.

Fees

Fees may be paid in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Nigerian naira, the exchange rate at the Embassy and Consulate General is 165 naira to one dollar.

Forms

For first time passport applicants, renewal of 5 year validity passports (issued to children under 16), first time adult passport applications (first passport after turning 16), lost and stolen passport replacements, and emergency passport applications, please fill out the DS-11 form (PDF 88.7KB). 

For adult passport (10 year validity) renewal, please fill out the DS-82 form (PDF 73.2KB).

To add pages to an existing passport, please fill out the DS-85 form (PDF 59.2KB).