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The short answer
The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York covers 20 states: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut, Illinois, Rhode Island, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Minnesota. It handles passports for residents of those states, charging a US$30 administrative fee for processing, while visa applications go through OIS Services at 370 Lexington Avenue.
The 20 states
The consulate publishes its jurisdiction on its own site. Grouped by region for easier reading:
| Region | States under New York |
|---|---|
| New England | Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut |
| Mid-Atlantic | New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware |
| Great Lakes | Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota |
| Plains | Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota |
Two points surprise people. Illinois, so Chicago, is under New York, not Washington. Delaware is under New York too. Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC are not on the list. If your state is not there, your mission is Atlanta or the embassy in Washington; our guide on which mission covers your US state explains how to check.
Passports: what New York asks for
The consulate lists these documents for a renewal or reissue:
- A copy of the payment slip, valid for at least three months.
- A copy of the acknowledgement slip.
- Your most recent Nigerian passport.
- A photocopy of the passport data page.
- A copy of your appointment confirmation.
- A prepaid, self-addressed overnight express or priority USPS envelope, with your phone number on it; keep the tracking number.
For a minor it adds a letter of consent signed by both parents, copies of both parents' Nigerian passport data pages, the child's birth certificate and, for sole custody, the court order.
The NIN rule
The consulate states that all names on the passport and their spelling "must be identical with the NIN registration". If they are not, processing can be delayed and you may have to amend your NIN record or pay again. Check your NIN slip against your passport before you pay the passport fee. The consulate links to the NIMC page of US enrolment centres for anyone who still needs a NIN.
The administrative charge
New York says an administrative charge of US$30 for passport processing is in effect, payable by debit or credit card at the point of sale or by USPS money order. This is separate from the passport fee you pay online to the Nigeria Immigration Service when you apply.
Before your New York appointment
Many applicants under New York travel a long way: Minneapolis, Chicago, Columbus and Omaha are all in its states. A wasted trip is costly, so it pays to work through the file in order.
- Compare your NIN record with your passport, letter by letter, including the order of names. Fix the NIN first if they differ.
- Pay the passport fee on the NIS portal and print the payment and acknowledgement slips. The consulate wants the payment slip to be valid for at least three months.
- Book the appointment for New York, not another mission, and print the confirmation.
- Buy a prepaid USPS overnight express or priority envelope, address it to yourself, write your phone number on it, and note the tracking number.
- Bring the old passport itself as well as a photocopy of the data page, and the means to pay the US$30 charge by card or money order.
- For a child, bring the consent letter signed by both parents, both parents' data pages and the birth certificate.
The consulate's page does not state processing times, so do not book international travel against a promised date. Our guide to what to bring to a New York appointment goes through the day itself.
Visas
Foreign nationals applying for a Nigerian visa in the consulate's states go through OIS Services, not the consulate counter. The consulate says the earlier visa centre is temporarily not accepting applications and gives OIS's details:
- Address
- 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 613, New York, NY 10017
- Phone
- 917 900 1114
- infony@oisservices.com
Most short-visit visas now start on the NIS e-visa portal. A US spouse or child should read our guide to visas for a US spouse or children first.
Services the page does not cover
The consulate's main page is built around passports and visas. It does not describe repatriation of remains, collection by a representative, change of name or NYSC matters. For those, contact the consulate before you travel to it, and use the requirements published by other Nigerian missions in the US only as a guide to what may be asked, not as New York's rule.
Where Pryme fits
Paying a Nigerian fee from New York often means converting dollars at a moment that suits you. A Pryme account opened from the US holds dollars and naira with local details for each; Swap shows the rate and the fee before you approve. Naira deposits are held by a licensed Nigerian microfinance bank; outside Nigeria Pryme works through regulated partners.
Questions people ask
Which states does the Nigerian consulate in New York cover?
Twenty: New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut, Illinois, Rhode Island, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Minnesota, according to the consulate's own site.
Is Chicago under the Nigerian consulate in New York?
Yes. Illinois is on the New York consulate's published list.
How much is the administrative charge at the Nigerian consulate in New York?
The consulate says US$30 for passport processing, by card or USPS money order, on top of the passport fee paid online.
Where do I apply for a Nigerian visa in New York?
The consulate directs applicants to OIS Services at 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 613, New York, NY 10017, phone 917 900 1114.
Sources
- Consulate General of Nigeria, New York: passport requirements and jurisdiction · accessed Oct 2026
- Consulate General of Nigeria, Atlanta: about the consulate · accessed Oct 2026
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