The Federal Government has introduced upgraded e-passport services at specific Nigerian embassies in Italy, Spain, Greece, Austria, and Switzerland.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, officially opened the facilities at the Nigerian Embassy in Rome.
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A statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Adedotun Aridegbe, on Tuesday said the new passport processing centres were part of efforts to streamline passport processing and acquisition for Nigerians residing in the diaspora.
At the opening of the facilities, the Interior Minister, who was represented by the Acting Comptroller General, Caroline Adepoju, announced that the enhanced e-Passport in Europe will be rolled out in phases.
“Phase one, which includes Spain, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, is officially introduced in Rome, while phase two is scheduled to be implemented by the end of the week. This accomplishment has garnered high regard from the international community”, he said.
The Minister added that the enhanced e-Passport would significantly reduce processing delays in Europe, provided applicants adhered strictly to application guidelines.
He highlighted the significance of both using the online application and payment platform on passport.immigration.gov.ng and ensuring that their passport application data is synchronized with their National Identification Number (NIN).
The minister said the advanced travel document offers three categories: i. 32-page Five-year validity category ii. 64-page Five-year validity category iii. 64-page 10-year validity category (for adults only), urged applicants with complaints to use the following channels for resolution:
“(i) Twitter: @nigimmigration; (ii) Website: www.immigration.gov.ng to interact with the virtual assistant and the Contact Center at 09121900655, 09121556359, and 09121477092.