Nigerian Embassy in Qatar Reduces Passport Processing Time

The Nigerian Embassy in Qatar has successfully cut passport processing time to two weeks, a significant improvement achieved during a passport intervention exercise held from August 11 to 21, 2026. This initiative attracted 751 Nigerians, with 441 applying for five-year passports and 310 for ten-year passports.

The distribution of the newly produced passports began on September 18, 2026, less than a month after the exercise. Nigeria’s Ambassador to Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated that the quick turnaround time demonstrates the embassy’s commitment to enhancing service delivery for Nigerians living in Qatar.

He emphasized the importance of passports for international travel, employment, and residency. The embassy aims to continue providing timely and transparent services to meet the needs of the Nigerian community in Qatar, marking this development as a key outcome of their latest intervention.