Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Nigerians who have lost their passport must get clearance from Abuja before a replacement is issued. A police report, loss letter and affidavit are needed.
Where to apply in Australia
Nigeria High Commission, 26 Guilfoyle Street, Yarralumla, Canberra (ACT); enrolment and e-passport production are done in Canberra.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Nigeria.
How to apply
Complete the online application on the Nigeria Immigration Service portal and pay | obtain an appointment (only after online payment) | attend the High Commission in Canberra with documents and AUD 50 processing fee by money order or bank cheque | include a prepaid return envelope. Clearance from Abuja is obtained first.
Applications are handled through Nigeria Immigration Service online portal.
Documents you need
- Letter to immigration reporting the loss (date, place, circumstances, passport details, phone)
- Police report extract
- Sworn court affidavit
- Photocopies of the passport if available
- Other e-passport documents
Fees and processing time
- Other charges: AUD 100 non-refundable processing fee per passport (in addition to the e-passport fees)
Good to know
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Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Nigeria's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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