This is to inform the General Public that the Consulate General of Nigeria, New York will be observing the following holidays, declared by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the US:
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27th September, 2023 Wednesday, Eid-el-Maulud (Nigeria)
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2nd October, 2023 Monday, Independence Day (Nigeria)
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9th October, 2023 Monday, Columbus Day (US)
Consequently, all the offices of the Consulate General of Nigeria, New York will be closed on these days. All passport applicants with appointment, and affected by the closures (September 27, October 2, and October 9, 2023) may come any day the Consulate is open before or after their appointment date.
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All appointments should be through the Immigration website. Please copy and paste the link to make an appointment: https://appointments.immigration.gov.ng/
All applicants should bring a copy of their appointment slip.
PLEASE ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF YOUR NAME. Use the exact name sequence (Last Name, First Name and Middle Names). All names listed on the passport and the spelling must be identical with the NIN registration and passport online application and payment. Inaccuracy will result to delay in processing of passport and applicant may need to make necessary amendment with the NIN Center or make another payment.
Effective January 15, 2021, an Administrative charge of US$30.00 for passport processing will be in effect. Only Debit and Credit cards (POS) are acceptable.
FOR EMERGENCY TRAVEL CERTIFICATES, AUTHENTICATION OF DOCUMENTS, LIFE IDENTIFICATION AND SHIPPING OF HUMAN REMAINS TO NIGERIA, PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETE DOCUMENTS BY MAIL WITH ENCLOSED PREPAID RETURN ENVELOPE.
Please find below the States under the Jurisdiction of the CONSULATE GENERAL OF NIGERIA IN NEW YORK - New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut, Illinois, Rhode Island, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Winconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Minnesota.
Passport applicants are encouraged to have their passports reissued six (6) months before expiration. Applicants with urgent need to travel should consider applying for an Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) or Visa.
This is to inform the General Public that, the Consulate General of Nigeria, New York will not be held liable for any concerns with payments/applications made outside the official website of Nigeria Immigration Service, https://portal.immigration.gov.ng.
Please endeavor to check the website regularly for updates. ***