By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced a Passport Intervention exercise across four United Kingdom locations, scheduled to run from September 7 to 26, 2026, to ease access to passport services for Nigerians in the diaspora.
According to the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, the exercise will provide services for fresh passport applications, renewals and resolution of pending cases.
The deployment of the Passport Intervention Team from NIS Headquarters, Abuja, was directed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, following consultations with the Nigerian High Commission and Nigerian community representatives in the UK.
The first phase will hold from September 7 to 19 in Manchester and London. Applicants in Manchester will be attended to at Nigerian House, 23 Platt Lane, Manchester M14 5NE, while the London venue is Layali Lounge, Trent Park, Bramley Road, London N14 4UW.
The second phase will take place from September 21 to 26 in Aberdeen and Cardiff. The Aberdeen exercise will be at Hilton Convention Centre, 13 Smithfield Road, Aberdeen AB24 4NR, and in Cardiff at Sophia Gardens, Sophia Walk, Cardiff CF11 9XR.
The NIS said applicants must complete their applications and payments through the official NIS Passport Application Portal before attending. They are required to present completed forms, payment and appointment slips, a self-addressed return envelope, and for renewals, their current passport.
The Service warned that applicants who arrive with cash will not be attended to, and urged full cooperation with immigration officials to ensure a smooth and orderly exercise. It also advised applicants to use only official channels and avoid unauthorised platforms.
The NIS noted that the intervention will not affect existing digital services. The Contactless Passport Application System and home delivery service remain operational for eligible applicants who prefer online processing.
