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The short answer
NIS corrects data-page errors through a correction of data application on the portal, with a non-refundable administrative charge of ₦30,000 under its April 2026 Service Level Agreement, an application letter, newspaper publication, court affidavit and supporting certificates. The SLA targets 21 days from enrolment and does not set out a separate fee-free route for errors NIS itself made, so raise those with SERVICOM at the issuing office.
A wrong letter in your name, a swapped day and month in your date of birth or the wrong state of origin can cause trouble at airports, embassies and banks, because every other document will disagree with your passport. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has a defined route for correcting these errors. This guide covers where errors come from, the official correction process, what it costs and what to do if you believe NIS caused the error.
First, find where the error came from
The NIS portal pulls your personal details from your NIN record. That means an error on your data page usually comes from one of three places:
| Source of error | Example | Where to fix it |
|---|---|---|
| Your NIN record | Date of birth wrong at NIMC | Correct the NIN record with NIMC first, then apply to NIS |
| Your application | You uploaded the wrong certificate | NIS correction of data route |
| Printing or processing | Data correct on NIN and application, wrong in booklet | Raise with the issuing office's SERVICOM desk, then the correction route if needed |
If your NIN record is wrong, fixing the passport alone will not help: the next renewal will pull the same error back. See do you need a NIN for a passport.
The official correction route
The NIS Service Level Agreement (SLA, April 2026) lists "correction of error(s)" as a service with these steps and documents:
- Pay the non-refundable administrative charge online through the portal
- Upload your birth certificate or declaration of age
- Upload an application letter stating the reason for the correction
- Upload a newspaper publication of the correction
- Upload your state of origin certificate
- Upload a court affidavit
- Upload your current passport data page
- Book and attend biometrics with your current passport booklet
The NIS passports page lists the same documents for corrections and confirms the charge is non-refundable. Name replacement, addition, deletion or rearrangement follows the same process. A change after marriage also needs a marriage certificate; see changing your name on a passport.
Cost and timeline
| Item | Figure (NIS SLA, April 2026) |
|---|---|
| Correction of data administrative charge | ₦30,000, non-refundable |
| Turnaround | 21 days from enrolment, where there is no local objection (NLO) |
Diaspora applicants apply for corrections through their embassy or high commission. Fees can change, so check the NIS website before paying; booklet fees are in Nigerian passport fees in 2026. Your other costs, such as the affidavit and newspaper notice, are paid to third parties and vary.
Worked example: total cost of a correction
Example only. Chioma's date of birth is wrong on her passport. She pays the NIS charge of ₦30,000. If her sworn affidavit costs ₦3,000 and a newspaper publication ₦10,000, her total is ₦30,000 + ₦3,000 + ₦10,000 = ₦43,000. The affidavit and newspaper figures are illustrations, not quoted prices.
If NIS made the error
The SLA does not set out a separate free route for errors caused by NIS, and the pages we checked in October 2026 do not say the charge is waived in that case. If your NIN record and your uploaded documents were correct and the booklet still shows wrong data, take your application slip, NIN slip and the booklet to the SERVICOM desk officer at the office that issued it, and put the complaint in writing to nis.servicom@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng. Ask in writing whether the correction can be processed without the administrative charge. The SLA commits NIS to respond to complaints within three working days. See NIS passport complaints.
Errors that are not errors
Some apparent mistakes are format differences. Your passport prints names in the order and spelling held on your NIN record, and a missing middle name or a shortened form may reflect what NIMC holds rather than a printing fault. Compare the booklet with your NIN slip first. If the two agree, the issue lies with your NIN record and the fix starts at NIMC, not NIS. If they disagree, NIS printed something other than what it pulled, and the SERVICOM route above is the right first step.
Spotting errors early
- Check your details on the portal's review screen before you pay; the NIS refund policy says errors found after payment are not refundable
- Check the data page the moment you collect, at the counter
- Compare against your NIN slip, birth certificate and any visa you hold
What to check first
- Is the error on your NIN record? Fix that first
- Do you have the court affidavit and newspaper publication ready?
- Have you kept your current booklet? You need it at biometrics
- Did NIS cause it? Raise it with SERVICOM before paying
Where Pryme fits
Banks and fintechs match your name across your ID documents, so a corrected passport may need updating with them too. On Pryme, you can update your details through support.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to correct a Nigerian passport?
The NIS SLA (April 2026) lists a non-refundable administrative charge of ₦30,000 for correction of data, plus your own affidavit and newspaper costs.
How long does passport correction take in Nigeria?
The SLA targets 21 days from enrolment where there is no local objection.
What documents are needed to correct my passport date of birth?
Birth certificate or declaration of age, application letter, newspaper publication, state of origin certificate, court affidavit and your current data page.
Is passport correction free if immigration made the mistake?
NIS pages do not state a free route. Raise it with SERVICOM at the issuing office and ask in writing before paying.
Sources
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Service Level Agreement 2026 (April 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Passports (requirements and portals) · accessed Oct 2026
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Online payment refund policy · accessed Oct 2026
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Contact · accessed Oct 2026
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