London, UK — 2 September 2026
Thousands of Nigerians living across the United Kingdom are set to have improved access to passport services as the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) prepares to take a dedicated passport intervention exercise directly into four major UK cities this September.
The intervention team, deployed from the Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters in Abuja on the directive of Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, will provide passport services in London, Manchester, Aberdeen and Cardiff, bringing critical services closer to Nigerians who may otherwise have to navigate significant distances or unresolved application issues.
The exercise follows consultations between the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigerian High Commission and representatives of Nigerian communities in the UK.
The first phase will take place in London and Manchester from 7–19 September, before the intervention moves to Aberdeen and Cardiff from 21–26 September 2026.
In London, services will be delivered at Layali Lounge, Trent Park, Bramley Road, London N14 4UW, while Nigerians in Manchester can access the exercise at Nigerian House, 23 Platt Lane, Manchester M14 5NE.
The Aberdeen exercise will be held at Hilton Convention Centre, 13 Smithfield Road, while Cardiff applicants will be served at Sophia Gardens, Sophia Walk.
The NIS says the intervention is intended not only for applicants seeking new passports, but also for Nigerians looking to renew existing passports or resolve pending applications. Nigerians living in surrounding areas are also encouraged to take advantage of the exercise.
A more accessible service for Nigerians abroad
The move represents a significant effort to bring passport administration closer to Nigerians in the diaspora, particularly those who may have experienced difficulties accessing services remotely or resolving outstanding applications.
Applicants are required to complete their applications and make payments through the official NIS Passport Application Portal before attending their chosen venue. They must also present their completed application form, proof of payment, appointment slip and a self-addressed return envelope. Applicants renewing passports must present their current passport.
The Immigration Service has stressed that cash payments will not be accepted at the intervention venues.
Importantly, Nigerians who cannot attend the physical intervention are not being left without options. The NIS says its digital passport application channels, including its Contactless Passport Application System, remain operational, with home delivery also available.
For enquiries relating specifically to the UK intervention, applicants can contact the NIS through passport.london@immigration.gov.ng or via WhatsApp at +234 916 087 8000.
The initiative is part of the Service’s stated commitment to making passport delivery more efficient, transparent and responsive to Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora.
The announcement was signed by DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja, and dated 31 August 2026.
