The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an extension of its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom, now scheduled to run from October 6 to October 30, 2026.
According to a public announcement signed on September 25 by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, the extension was approved by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in response to high turnout and sustained demand from Nigerians residing in the UK.
The intervention exercise will take place at designated centres in London, Manchester, and Aberdeen, with the venue for Cardiff to be announced at a later date.
To manage the process efficiently, the NIS mandated that all intending applicants must book an appointment.
Eligible applicants are required to schedule their visits through the provided portal or the Nigeria High Commission’s website and strictly adhere to their allocated dates and times.
The agency emphasised that this measure aims to ensure an orderly process and minimise delays.
Applicants attending the intervention centres must present a completed application form, proof of payment slips, their intervention appointment printout, and a self-addressed return envelope.
For passport renewals, the presentation of the applicant’s current passport is mandatory. The NIS also strictly noted that cash payments will not be accepted at the venues.
The agency also reaffirmed that its Contactless Passport Application System remains fully operational.
Eligible Nigerians are encouraged to utilize the digital platform to renew their passports without the need to physically visit an embassy, high commission, or consulate.