Nigeria - Renew ECOWAS Travel Certificate

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal Link
2. Locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process: “Apply for Renewal of ECOWAS Travel Certificate” Link
3. Fill the Application form, check the declaration box then click the “Submit Application” Button
4. Click on “Print Acknowledgment Slip” button to print “Application Acknowledgment Page”
5. Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”
6. If you selected option to pay in Naira, you will be prompted to select Pay Type (payment method): “Bank” , “eWallet” or “Credit/Debit card”,
   • If you intend to pay at a bank, selected “Bank” and click continue,
     • View the list of participating banks and then click on “Continue”.
     • The “Print Acknowledgment” button will help you print “Payment Acknowledgment Slip” with Transaction ID, Application ID & Reference Number.
     • With the copy of your Payment acknowledgement slip, proceed to a participating bank for payment.
     • On making payment at the bank, you MUST be issued with an 'approved payment platform provider' receipt that contains a "Validation Number". You will need the "Validation Number" for confirmation of payment on the portal. (For use of your Validation Number, see the section on Validation Number below)
   • If you have a funded 'Net Funds Accounts' and intend to pay through this account, select "Net Funds Account" and click continue,
     • You will be required to fill in your Net Funds Account log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to "Register for Net Funds Account".
     • After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal
     • For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button. The payment will be successful only if your account balance is at least as big as the total payable amount.
     • After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.
     • You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.
   • If you intend to pay through Credit/Debit card, select “Credit/Debit card” and click continue,
     • You will be required to fill in your eWallet log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to “Register for eWallet”.
     • After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal
     • For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button.
     • Payment portal display application details, click on “Continue” button.
     • You will be prompted to “Value Card” payment page, provide information of your card & Click on “OK” button
     • After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.
     • You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.
7. After payment, having obtained the “Validation Number”, proceed to the NIS portal for confirmation of payment.
8. To confirm your payment using your Validation Number, go to the “Check ECOWAS Travel Certificate Status” and enter your Application ID and Reference No.
9. Click the “View your application payment status” button to go to the “Online Query Status” page.
10. If a "Validation Number" field appears, please enter the number from your 'approved payment platform provider' receipt. Remember: Validation Number has been generated after payment through Bank also.
11. Selecting “Pay4Me”, a field will appear to be filled with the “Validation Number” from your e-receipt. Remember: Validation Number has been generated after payment through Bank also.
12. Click the “Search Record” button and you will be sent to the “Applicant’s Details” page where a date for your interview has been generated.
13. You can now print a Receipt or an Acknowledgement Slip by using the buttons on this page. (You will need them for your interview).
14. You will be presented with your NIS e-receipt or Acknowledgement Slip in a new window. Click on ‘’Print” button to send a copy to the printer.
15. Proceed for Interview with relevant documents.

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Required Documents

Applicant must present original copy of the old ECOWAS Travel Certificate for renewal, in addition to:

• Evidence of e-Payment i.e. Printed Payment Confirmation Page.
• Duly completed and signed Application Form.

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

• If your ECOWAS Travel Certificate is expiring soon, requires more pages or is lost/stolen you can apply for renewal.
  

Fees

• Applicable fee is 1,300 Naira.
  

Validity

• Validity period is 2 years.
  

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Personal Information
• Residential Address
• Business Address
• Physical Details
• Next Of Kin
• Address of Next of Kin
• Particulars of Other Travel Documents
• Previous ECOWAS Travel Certificate Details
• ECOWAS Travel Certificate Processing State / Offices

Need for the Document

• It is a recognized travel document valid for journeys within the Sixteen Countries of ECOWAS. It proves that the holder is a community citizen and can be held concurrently with the National Passport.
  

Information which might help

• ECOWAS Travel Certificate is valid within ECOWAS sub-region and member countries only.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Link
  

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