NIS Extends UK Passport Exercise to November 27 as Thousands of Nigerians Seek Renewals

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom until November 27, 2026, following sustained demand from Nigerians seeking passport applications and renewals.

The extension, announced in a public notice dated October 27, follows a directive from the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to accommodate more applicants and ease pressure on passport services for Nigerians living in the UK.

The exercise, which was previously scheduled to end on October 30, will now run from Tuesday, November 3, to Friday, November 27, in London and Manchester. Applicants in Aberdeen and Cardiff will be served between November 3 and November 6.

According to the revised schedule, the London centre is located at 56–57 Fleet Street, Temple, London, EC4Y 1JU, while the Manchester centre is at Nigerian House, 23 Platt Lane, Manchester, M14 5NE.

The Aberdeen centre will operate at Hilton Convention Centre, 13 Smithfield Road, Aberdeen, AB24 4NR, while applicants in Cardiff can visit Western Leisure Centre, Ely, Cardiff, CF5 5HJ.

The intervention exercise was introduced to address the growing demand for Nigerian passports among citizens in the UK, particularly those seeking renewals and other passport services. The programme has undergone previous extensions as more Nigerians turned out to enrol.

Reports on the exercise indicated that enrolment had surpassed 14,000 applicants by October, highlighting the pressure on passport services and the need to provide additional opportunities for Nigerians who had yet to complete their applications.

The NIS has continued passport production and dispatch for applicants enrolled during the exercise, while the latest extension is expected to give more Nigerians an opportunity to access the service.

Applicants are required to book appointments in advance through the designated passport intervention booking portal or the Nigeria High Commission’s official website. They have also been advised to observe their assigned dates and times to avoid delays and overcrowding at the centres.

The required documents generally include a completed passport application form, proof of payment, a printed appointment confirmation, a self-addressed return envelope and the applicant’s current passport for renewals. Applicants should confirm the specific requirements for their cases before attending.

The process is cashless, and no cash payments are accepted at the intervention centres. Applicants are therefore advised to follow official payment instructions and avoid anyone demanding unauthorised payments in exchange for appointments or faster processing.

Meanwhile, eligible Nigerians who do not wish to visit an intervention centre may consider the NIS contactless passport application system, which remains available for qualifying renewals. Applicants should confirm their eligibility and the applicable procedures through official immigration channels.

The latest extension underscores the government’s continued efforts to improve passport access for Nigerians abroad amid sustained demand for consular and immigration services.

Nigerians in the UK are advised to monitor updates from the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria High Commission for any further changes to appointment procedures, operating dates or documentation requirements.