On Friday, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) announced the rollout of the contactless passport application system in Europe, the UK, and Ireland.  ,
This is based on an NIS spokesman AS Akinlabi’s statement released on Wednesday.
The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa will be able to apply for and renew their passports online from the comfort of their homes, according to NIS Comptroller General Kemi Nanna Nandap, who made a courtesy call to the Abuja Chairman/CEO.
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Akinlabi claimed the decision came after “the Canadian contactless passport application system was introduced on November 5, 2024.”
The NIS stated that the Contactless Passport Application, which is currently accessible on Google Play Store (NIS mobile), is intended to facilitate the registration of biometrics in Nigeria.
“The Service reiterates its commitment to providing Nigerians with innovative and effective services wherever they are in the world.”
“The launch of the contactless passport application solution in Europe is a significant step towards efficient, secure, and convenient travel document management for Nigerians in the diaspora”, Dabiri-Erewa said.
Source: Channels TV
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