Nigeria - Apply for Emergency Travel Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for an Emergency Travel Certificate in person, the applicant must visit any Nigerian High Commission or Consulate in his/her nationality.
2. The contact link of the Nigeria Immigration Service can be found in the link: Link
3. Contact the Nigeria Immigration Service and enquire for a Diplomatic mission in your country.
4. Obtain the details and visit the office with all the required documents as instructed. You can also refer the “Required documents” section of this page.
5. Get the application form for obtaining an Emergency Travel Certificate from the office. Now, complete the application form as required with relevant details.
6. After completing the application form, attach all the documents required and submit it to the relevant authority at the office.
7. After submission, the submitted applications and attached documents will put forth for verification and validation.
8. After checking and finding that the requirements have been furnished properly, the officials will proceed to perform further required actions.
9. Once all the necessary processes are over and Travel Certificate is ready for collection, you will be notified and asked to collect the document.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Letter containing the reason for the application (to High Commissioner)
• Passport Data page photocopy
• Guarantor’s form copy
• Police report (in case of lost Passport)
• Proof of birth or Sworn Age Declaration
• Sworn Declaration (in case of lost Passport)
• Passport size photographs (two numbers)
• Employment letter or proof of profession
• Letter stating Residential status from Home office
• Utility bill or Bank statement copy (two numbers)
• Educational institutional letter (students)
• Proof or receipt of payment
• Travel record documentary

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigeria Immigration Service - Head Office
Uma Musa Yar Adu'a Express Way, Int’l Airport Road,
Sauka, Abuja.
FCT Nigeria.
P.M.B. 38, Garki, Abuja.
Nigeria.
Phone: +2347080607900
Fax:+2348119753844
Email: [email protected]<br. Website: Immigration Service Contact

Eligibility

• Any Nigerian, who had lost their passport on his/her visit to any foreign nationality and wants to return to home country, can apply.
  

Fees

• Please approach the authorities for fees details.
  

Validity

• It is valid for only one journey to Nigeria.
  

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Instructions

• Applicants can enquire the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Nigerian Immigration Services for contact and address details of a diplomatic mission in his/her country of nationality.

• Payments shall be done through postal order only after successful completion of interview by the officer of immigration.

• Make sure that the application and attached documents are complete to avoid rejections.

Required Information

• Particulars of applicant
• Identification number/Passport number
• Address details
• Contact details and Email ID
• Payment receipt number/Transaction ID
• Details of the visit
• Reason for application
• Particulars of the company/employer
• Banking particulars

Need for the Document

• An Emergency Travel Certificate is required when a Nigerian is another Nationality and he/she lost the Passport to return to the home country for an emergency purpose.
  

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