The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has undertaken targeted Passport Intervention Exercises in the United States of America, Canada, and Qatar and is currently conducting the exercise in the United Kingdom.
Furthermore, in a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, the exercises aimed to bring passport services closer to Nigerians across various cities and were conducted in collaboration with Nigerian diplomatic missions and representatives of Nigerian communities in the aforementioned countries to ensure a coordinated and responsive Service Delivery process.
Thousands of Nigerians have benefited from these exercises, with the total number of enrolled applicants summarised below:
i. United States of America;(Chicago, Michigan, Milwaukee)
Number Enrolled: 535
Date:7th – 15th September 2026
ii. Canada;(Manitoba, Toronto, Saskatoon, Alberta and New Brunswick
Number Enrolled: 2,257
Date: 6th – 19th September 2026
iii. Qatar
Number Enrolled: 751
Date: 9th – 24th August 2026
iv. United Kingdom;(London and Manchester)
Number Enrolled: 5,099
Date: Ongoing
v. Total: 8,552
The intervention exercise in the United Kingdom is still ongoing, with passport production and dispatch being carried out concurrently.
Accordingly, applicants who were unable to secure appointment slots during the exercise, as well as those who may prefer not to physically visit the centres or the High Commission, are encouraged to utilise the Contactless Passport Application System.
The Nigeria Immigration Service reiterates its commitment to responsive and accessible passport services for Nigerians in the diaspora and to ensuring timely, efficient and convenient Service Delivery.
