AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES - ABUJA

Passports

Passport Information

Applying for a U.S. Passport

Passport issuance are done by appointment only. Please schedule your appointment here. https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=ABU&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.  Please note that if the forms link https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=ABU&appcode=1 are not completed upon arrival at the Embassy, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment. 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.

Applications by U.S. citizen minors under the age of 16

1. Child must be present.
   
2. Child's official, original birth certificate.
   
3. Previous U.S. passport.
   
4. Two identical passport photographs.  Photographs must be 2” x 2” on a white background.
   
5. Both parents must be present with identification.  Evidence of child’s relationship to parents/guardian is required.  Where applicable, provide evidence of legal guardianship.
   
6. If one parent is residing outside of Nigeria, that parent must complete and notarize Form DS 3053 in the presence of an American Notary Public or American Consular Officer giving permission to the other parent to renew the child's passport.
   
7. In case of death of one parent, the custodial parent should submit a Death Certificate.
   
8. In case of divorce, both parents' signatures or DS-3053 must still be presented unless one parent has sole custody. A divorce decree with custody authority granted by an appropriate court is required as proof of sole custody.
   
9. Photos of the progressive aging and physical changes of the child if the photo shown on the old passport does not reflect current physical appearance.   If the passport was issued to an infant, please provide photos from every age of the child if possible.
   
10. Complete Form DS-11.

Applications by U.S. citizens aged 16 and older

1. Complete Form DS-11.
   
2. Evidence of citizenship -  previous U.S. passport and birth certificate.
   
3. Photos of the progressive aging and physical changes from previous passport to present.  
   
4. Other photo ID, ie. Passport or National Identification.
   

Fees

Fees may be paid in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Nigerian naira.  Applicants using Form DS-11 pay the passport issuance fee (one only), the surcharge and the execution fee for each passport.  Applicants using Form DS-82 pay the passport issuance fee (one only) and the surcharge.

• U.S. passport issuance fee:  Under age 16 (Form DS-11)  US $40
  
• U.S. passport issuance fee, first-time issuance:  Age 16 and older (Form DS-11)  US $55    
  
• U.S. passport issuance fee:  Age 16 and older (Form DS-82)  US $40
  
• U.S. passport surcharge:  US $20
  
• Execution of passport application:  US $25
  

Reporting and Replacing a lost or Stolen Passport

The following must be submitted by the applicant in person:

• Police report
  
• Two identical passport photographs.  Photographs must be 2” x 2” on a white background.
  
• Proof of US citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, Report of Birth Abroad, or Naturalization Certificate.
  
• Evidence to establish identity, such as a driver's license with photograph, ID card with photograph, Nigerian or other passport.
  
• Completed Form DSP-64 and Form DS-11.
  
• Total fee of US $100, or the equivalent in Nigerian naira.

Extra Passport Pages

If your passport's visa pages are becoming full, but your passport is still valid and in good condition, you may apply in person for additional pages to be added to your passport. Only one set of extra pages (24 pages are in each set) can be added to your passport at a time, but if needed, and if your passport remains in good condition, you may have up to two sets of extra pages inserted into your passport.  Once this limit is reached, you will need to apply for passport renewal.  Please note that extra pages cannot be added to an emergency passport.  Form DS-4085 should be submitted along with the passport.  The passport with the added pages will be given back either that day or the next business day.  There is no fee for this service. 

Damaged Passports

Passports that are damaged or in poor condition should be replaced, regardless of remaining validity.  For security reasons, damaged passports may be retained by this office.

Changes of Name

If you have changed your name, you may apply to have this change reflected in your passport. Please note that as of September 26, 2005, U.S. passports will no longer be amended to change items appearing on the data page; you will therefore apply for a new passport in your new name. For any change of name you must provide original documents.

Emergency Passports

Emergency passports may be issued for emergency travel when waiting for the full-validity passport to arrive from the U.S. would cause the applicant medical, personal, financial or other hardship.  Please provide proof of imminent travel (i.e., existing airline tickets) and reason for emergency (i.e., police report or medical report).

Fees

Total fees:  US $100 or equivalent in Nigerian naira.