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UPDATE FROM THE PASSPORT UNIT

January 28, 2022BY Abu Susan

42 thoughts on “UPDATE FROM THE PASSPORT UNIT
  1. TemiSays

    3 years ago

    Hello, I am planning to renew my passport and also do a name change. Do I have to pay for both renewal and change of data? Your feedback will be appreciated. Thanks.

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      Hello Temi, Yes, if it is a change of name via Marriage or Divorce, that falls under the High Commission's purview. However, if you want to change your data for any other reason, please, contact the Nigeria Immigration Service in Abuja. Also, kindly refer to information on the website concerning a change of name and the applicable fee.

      1. Dr. OkonkwoSays

        3 years ago

        Thank you Susan. If I get you correctly, it means that to renew passport and do a change of name on the new passport (due to marriage), the money order applicable will be $150 CAD? Is this correct? Regards!

        1. Abu SusanSays

          3 years ago

          The $150 money order is for the High Commission, Ottawa. This fee is different from the $106 USD you paid to innovate 1 for your new booklet.

  2. Kemi A.Says

    3 years ago

    Thanks for the updates, any idea when the ones from November/December will be sent out? Thanks

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      We have been posting updates. Check the old news updates. We are working on those for January at the moment.

      1. Oluwabukola OladipupoSays

        3 years ago

        Hello, I will like to get an update on my passport renewal application. I came for capturing on September 29,2021 My details below kindly help. Full name: Oluwabukola Oladipupo Application Id: 17403438 Reference No: 1160528229. Thank you.

        1. Abu SusanSays

          3 years ago

          Did you drop your old passport before leaving the High Commission?

  3. DejiSays

    3 years ago

    Hello, Hope the truckers protest downtown Ottawa do not have any impacts on upcoming appointments so far ?

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      Our office is not close to the venue. We are open, and applicants have been coming in large numbers since Monday.

  4. BayoSays

    3 years ago

    Thank you, Abu Susan, for your response to all the enquiries above. I would like to clarify if, on a family passport renewal (Parents and children), Administrative Fees must be paid for each member of the family, or will a single fee cover the family application?

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      Thank you for your kind words, Bayo. You have to pay for each member. But you can put them all on a single money order. For example, if you are three in number, the money order should be 150 CAD.

  5. BeatriceSays

    3 years ago

    Hello Susan, I brought my daughter on the 5th of January,2022 for passport renewal but our tracking number is still non-existent in Canada post and we have not received her package, yet. I have sent 2 mails to generalinquiries@nigeriahcottawa.ca but I have not received any response. Her study permit expires in two weeks and we need to renew it so she does not go out of status. Please can you provide an update? Regards Beatrice

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      I will check and get back to you.

      1. BeatriceSays

        3 years ago

        Thanks Susan. I will be waiting for your feedback as I am quite unsettled, concerning this issue.

  6. Hello, I will like to get an update on my passport renewal application. I came for capturing on January 17, 2022 My details below kindly help. Full name: Chidiaidi Richman Ihemebiri Application ID :18654391. Reference No : 1372138444 Thank you. I have sent 2 mails to generalinquiries@nigeriahcottawa.ca but I have not received any response

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      We have not produced passports for January 17. Please!!! Read our news updates.

  7. GoldSays

    3 years ago

    hello came to Ottawa for a passport renewal with my daughter(10years ) on the 21st of January 2022 though we applied as a family and i brought one envelop for both of our new passport but i wasn't informed to drop our old passport in national envelop, as I learnt from friend later on that i was supposed to put both of our old passport in the envelop and drop in the box. I hope this would not affect the mailing of our passport (myself and daughter) together when the passport are ready. Thank you

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      It will affect the mailing process, Gold. We can only post your new passports after cancelling your old expired copies. The information is on our website and all our social media platforms. Could you read these updates? We have most of the answers to some of the questions from applicants. Send in your old copies with a note stating the date you came for capture and explain that you left with the old copies because you were not informed. Now you are sending them back.

  8. PraiseSays

    3 years ago

    Hi, Please I just want to confirm whether the passports sent (for Applicants that came in between January 6th - 10th) include the applications of those who applied for a change of name via marriage. Thanks, Praise

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      Good question. No Praise, change of name takes time because we send your details to Abuja. We can only process your new passport after we get a feedback from Abuja.

      1. PraiseSays

        3 years ago

        Wow. Thanks. So, for those who came on January 9th, please when can we expect our passports with the change of name via marriage?

        1. Abu SusanSays

          3 years ago

          I have no idea. Until we hear from Abuja.

  9. Enobong IfonSays

    3 years ago

    Hi, Please what are the updates for applicants who came for passport renewal on January 17th 2022.

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      We have not produced your passports. Please follow our news updates.

  10. QunlaySays

    3 years ago

    Thank you. Please is same day collection for Passport renewal still available? I am coming for renewal at first week in March so I can purchase the Money Order.

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      Same day service is subject to the availability of booklets. If you come with your $200 money order for same-day service and it is not available, you can go back to your bank with the money order to claim your money.

  11. TestimonySays

    3 years ago

    Hi please I would like to ask a question on renewing my passport when I come to renew my passport what do I need to bring with me?(A list would be appreciated) and do I have to pay extra $200 to get the passport back the same day?

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      Testimony, The list of what you need to bring is in the E-Passport section. Please refer to it. The $200 is not mandatory. You can pay it via money order if you need same day service. But the service is also subject to the availability of booklets. This information is also here on the website. So please, read everything concerning E-Passport renewal before you apply.

  12. MuyiwaSays

    3 years ago

    Hi..I have an appointment for Thursday 10th February to renew my passport. Will the embassy be open with the ongoing protest?

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      The High Commission is open.

      1. MuyiwaSays

        3 years ago

        Thank you!

  13. SamSays

    3 years ago

    Hi Susan, is there a way to know the days when booklets are available for same-day service? Thanks!

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      No Sam, If you can, come in with your $200 money order, if it is available, you can pay and get your passport the same day. If not, you can return the money order to your bank and claim your money.

  14. AyoSays

    3 years ago

    Hi Susan, there has been no update from the passport unit since January 28. Please when will the passports for those who did their capturing between January 11 and January 15 2022 be printed and mailed? My family and I were there in Ottawa on January 14, 2022 and we need the passports urgently. Thank you

  15. AdeSays

    3 years ago

    Hi Susan, are the passports for those who came for passport renewal on January 28th 2022 currently being processed and will be sent before the or during the week of February 14th ? My family and I are traveling on the 20th of February and need the passport as soon as possible. If not is there a way to expedite the processing ? Thank you !

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      We have not gotten to January 28th. Follow our news update to know when yours will be ready.

  16. LynnSays

    3 years ago

    Hello, Are those applying for travel visas to Nigeria now able to do so in person at the High Commission in Ottawa?

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      The Nigeria High Commission does not handle visa applications anymore. Please click the menu for the section related to visas. VFS Global is responsible for visa. The link to the website is also there.

  17. LynnSays

    3 years ago

    Thank you for the quick response! It is much appreciated.

  18. OlaSays

    3 years ago

    Hello, Can I renew my passport with just a photocopy of my data page? I lost my passport. Thank you.

    1. Abu SusanSays

      3 years ago

      It depends on the level of damage on the data page. If it is intact, yes, you can renew your passport. But you have to follow the instructions on the website for the requirements for renewing a damaged passport.

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