Nigerian Passport for Children and Adults: Requirements by Age (2026)

The documents a Nigerian passport needs are not the same for a toddler, a teenager and an adult. Getting the age-specific requirements wrong — especially the consent rules for minors — is one of the most common reasons family applications stall. This guide sets out Nigerian passport requirements for children and adults in 2026, so you can apply for everyone with confidence.

Passport requirements for adults

An adult applicant (18 and over) generally needs:

• A valid, correctly linked NIN
• Birth certificate or declaration of age
• Recent passport photographs to specification
• Proof of address and, where required, guarantor details
• Payment for the chosen passport type and validity

Passport for children and minors

For a child, the process centres on parental consent and proof of relationship. Expect to provide:

• The child’s birth certificate
• The child’s NIN
• Both parents’ or the legal guardian’s valid IDs and, often, their passports
• A signed parental consent, and the parents/guardian attending as required
• Passport photographs of the child to specification

Validity and booklet options

Nigerian e-passports come with different validity periods (commonly 5 or 10 years) and page counts. Children are usually issued shorter-validity passports because their appearance changes quickly, so factor in earlier renewals for young ones. Adults choosing the longer validity save on repeat applications.

Applying for several people at once

• Confirm each applicant has an active, correctly matched NIN
• Prepare consent and relationship documents for every child
• Resolve any name differences between parents and children first
• Coordinate appointments so attendance is in one trip where possible

This guide is general information, not immigration advice. Nigeria Immigration Service requirements for minors and adults change; confirm the current documents and consent rules before applying.