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NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION
9 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE
LONDON WC2N 5BX
Telephone: 0207-839-1244
Some Immigration Forms You can DownLoad:
Some Useful Immigration Info:
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Requirement for Change of name on Marriage:
Endorsement of Child on Parent's Passport:
Emergency Travel Certificate:
Issue of passport to a Child of five years and above:
Replacement of Lost Passport:
Passport Renewal:
Requirement for Change of name on Marriage:
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A copy of the Marriage Certificate
Request
of Change of name by the husband together with the photo-copies of
the husband's Passport
Production of the Spouse's
Passport
Letter of Consent from the applicant
Payment of £15.00 in postal order, payable to the Nigeria High commission
or by Credit/Debit Card.
Postage services are
not acceptable
Endorsement of Child on Parent's Passport:
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Completion of Form C.A.F.
Letter of consent from the father (in case of single parenthood please
provide proof).
Photocopies of the pages of father's passport showing identity and passport
validity.
Photocopies of the child's long Birth Certificate and Original.
Two passport photographs of the Child.
Production of mother's passport for the endorsement.
Payment of £9 in Postal Order made payable to the Nigeria High Commission
London or by Credit/Debit card.
Postage services are not acceptable.
Payment by Cash or Cheque is not Acceptable
NOTE: Fees are Subject to Changes
Emergency Travel Certificate:
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As the name implies, Emergency Travel Certificate is issued for emergency
purposes only, when and if the standard passport is lost. ETCs are issued
to facilitate applicants immediate departure for Nigeria only.
Police Report stating the loss of a Nigerian Passport. Passport photographs of the applicant. Original and photocopy of the return ticket to Nigeria. Payment of the fee of £33.00 after interview. Completion of application forms for ETC (supplied after interview) Presentation of photocopies of pages 1-5 of Guarantor's valid Nigerian passport and the data page;pages 32/33 if EEC passport type 2 Utility bills of the guarantor or the invitee. Postage services are not acceptable. Air ticket to Nigeria.
NOTE: Fees subject to changes
Issue of passport to a Child of five years and above(First Issue):
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Completion of Form C1;
Letter of consent from both parents. In case of single parenthood, show
proof;
Photocopies of data page of parents' passport must be attached to the
application form;
Photocopy of the child's long birth certificate;
Two studio-taken passport size photographs of the applicant;
Payment of:
i. For children whose names are previously endorsed on parent's
passport, £39 in Postal Order made payable to the Nigeria High
Commission, London or by Credit/Debit card.
OR
ii. For children whose names are not endorsed on parent's passport, £54
in Postal Order made payable to the Nigeria High Commission London
or by Credit/Debit card;
AND
Submission of Guarantors Form (P. 21) sworn before the Commissioner of
Oaths of Nigeria High Commission;
Application must be submitted in person or by post through special delivery
(including return postage);
(PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHEQUE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE).
NOTE: Fees are subject to changes.
Replacement of Lost Passport:
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Letter to the High Commissioner stating the circumstances of loss of passport;
Completion of one copy of form C1;
Submission of the photocopy of the data page of a valid Nigerian Passport of the
Guarantor including the Guarantor's Form (P.21) duly Sworn before the Commissioner for
Oaths at the Nigeria High Commission;
Submission of a Police Report clearly stating loss of the Nigerian Passport;
Submission of Birth Certificate or Sworn Declaration of Age duly signed by
Commissioner for Oaths of Nigeria High Commission;
Submission of a Sworn Declaration of the loss of Passport signed by the Commissioner for
Oaths of the Nigeria High Commission;
Submission of two studio-taken passport photographs (one of which must be endorsed on
the reverse side by the Recommender who must be a Nigerian);
Documentary proof of profession (Letter from Employer or P60);
Payment of £166.00 in Postal Orders(made payable to the Nigeria High Commission,
London) or by Credit/Debit Card;
Submission of proof of applicant's residence status i.e. letter from the Home office
showing evidence of stay in UK;
Proof of applicant Address in UK i.e. 2 utility bills (e.g. Gas , Electricity ) or Bank
Statement;
Letter from the academic institution (Students only).
Ticket Stub / Airline letter showing evidence of trip to the UK (for Non-Resident).
NOTE:
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All applications for re-issue of lost passports must be submitted at the counter. Applicants
would thereafter be required to submit themselves for personal interviews. This is however
subject to satisfactory scrutiny of their submissions.
The Guarantor must be a reputable Nigerian with good knowledge of the applicant
All submissions must be made in duplicates
PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHEQUE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Note: Fees are subject to changes.
Passport Renewal (After 5 years - Passport, which has not yet served the normal ten years lifespan).
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Submission of the Passport Renewal Form (P.25);
Payment of £21 in Postal Order (made payable to the Nigeria High
Commission, London) or by Credit/Debit Card;
Submission of the expired passport;
Application must be submitted in person or by post through special
delivery (including return postage);
(PAYMENT BY CASH OR CHEQUE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE).
NOTE: Fees are subject to changes.
Welfare Department
- Proof of Divorce (Decree Absolute), if previously married Photocopy of Nigerian Passport
- Notarized Declaration of Non-impediment to marry
- Payment of £20 Service Charge AND £15 Processing Fee both in PostalOrder and payable to Nigeria High Commission London
- Proof of Impeding marriage Letters of non-impediment are issued to Nigerian nationals seeking to either marry for the first time in Britain or to those who are seeking to remarry. For those who have never been married, proof of permission to marry from the Home Office will be required with the rest of the requirements stated above. Click here to download requirements
CUSTOMER SERVICES:
P: 020 7556 8131
P: 020 7556 8160
P: 020 7839 1244
P: 020 7556 8131
Ext. 231 and Ext. 260E: immigrationservices@nigeriahc.org.uk
COMPLAINTS: E: chancery@nigeriahc.org.uk
Requirements for Non-Impediment to Marry
Requirements for Pensioners Attestation Letters
- Letters issued to Nigerians applying to be paid pensions in Nigeria.
- Photocopy of proof of leaving service (Certificate of retirement);
- Photocopy of Nigerian Passport;
- 2 Passport sized photographs;
- Photocopy of proof of address in England Click here to download requirements
Procedure for Renunciation of Nigerian Citizenship
- Applicant is required to approach his/her country's Embassy/High Commission to obtain a letter of introduction confirming that he/she has acquired the nationality of that country;
- Applicant to write to the High Commission expressing his/her wish to renounce his/her Nigerian citizenship;
- Applicant must then surrender his/her Nigerian Passport together with his/her letter of renunciation of Nigerian citizenship; The Nigerian passport is then cancelled;
- Applicant is required to pay a renunciation fee of £100.00 in postal order for the document, and £20.00 processing fee totalling £120.00 also in postal order made payable to the Nigeria High commission.Please Note: If express service is required, additional £50 must be made. Thereafter, the High Commission issue a letter confirming renunciation.
Requirements for Police criminal Check (From Nigeria)
- 3 copies of your Nigerian passport with detailed data
- 3 copies of the pages containing your current visa
- 3 passport sized photographs
- 3 copies of the data form (filled)
- Payment of £15.00 in postal order for the document, and £10 processing fee also in postal order payable to the Nigeria High commission Click here to download Form
- Completed Registration Form;
- Photo-copies of applicants valid Nigeria Passport plus the page containing a valid UK student visa;
- One studio-taken passport photograph;
- Current letter of admission, indicating date of commencement and duration of course;
- Final Letter of acceptance indicating tuition fees and Maintenance, signed and stamped by the Registrar;
- Photocopies of Certificates acquired to date;
- NYSC Discharge Certificate / Exemption Certificate (for Graduate Student from Nigeria Only). PLEASE NOTE:
In order to process your application, we will require that you present to us either by post through registered mail and self-addressed registered envelope or in person, the following documents:
Document Authentication
For authentication of Marriage, Birth and Death Certificates from Nigeria, service is charged at £20.00 in postal order per item, and £20.00 postal order as processing fee.
Students Services
You can now pay for all our immigration services, instead of postal orderStudent Registration Requirements
Those on visitors' visa and British passport holders are not entitled to foreign exchange letters
CASH OR CHEQUE PAYMENT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE
Click here to download Form
Click here to download Sponsorship Form
Nigerian Embassy London Online
Nigerian Community (WF)'s mission is to provide channels through which social, political and economic issues
affecting Nigerians can be addressed. We aim to do these by employing a structured united front on the one hand
that will deal with the establishment and on the other hand utilizing the bond of humanity and culture that binds
us all together.
To be the prominent source of Information, Advice and Guidance for Nigerians in the Borough and those around its vicinity
on issues and programmes that affect their lives. These could be on an individual level or through a family representation.
Drawing strength from our global diversity, resources and experiences, we will promote innovative solutions and encourage
global responsibility. We will facilitate lasting change through:
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