Germany Sets Fees for Biometric Passports in Nigeria

The German government has released the official fees and requirements for obtaining a biometric passport for German citizens residing in Nigeria. Applications can be processed through the Embassy in Abuja or the Consulate General in Lagos.

For applicants aged 24 and above, the total cost is 101 EUR (approximately ₦163,000), which includes a basic fee of 70 EUR (about ₦113,000) and a foreign surcharge of 31 EUR (about ₦50,000). For those under 24, the basic fee is reduced to 37.50 EUR (approximately ₦60,500), with the same foreign surcharge.

An express processing fee of 32 EUR (about ₦51,600) is available, and an additional 22 EUR (approximately ₦35,500) applies for a 48-page passport. Temporary passports, valid for one year, also incur a minimum fee of 70 EUR.

Applicants must book appointments in advance, and first-time applicants must undergo a document verification process that can take at least eight months. Payment methods vary between the Abuja Embassy and Lagos Consulate General.