How to Renew Nigerian Passport in Italy: Step-by-Step Guide for Nigerians in Rome & Italy

Renewing your Nigerian passport in Italy is handled through the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Rome. Nigerians living in Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Bologna, Florence, Venice, and across Italy can renew or reissue their passports by completing an online application and attending the embassy for document submission and biometric capture.

This guide explains how to renew a Nigerian passport in Italy, including renewal requirements, passport fees, embassy hours, application steps, and important rules based on official information from the Nigeria Embassy Rome passport renewal page.

Where to Renew Nigerian Passport in Italy

Passport renewal is processed through:

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rome

Via Orazio, 14/18
00193 Rome
Italy

Nigeria Embassy Rome Contact Details

Before applying, applicants should verify official requirements and service schedules.

Contact Information

Phone: +39 (06) 68393264

Email: chancery@nigerianrome.org

Official Website:
http://rome.foreignaffairs.gov.ng/

Requirements for Nigerian Passport Renewal in Italy

According to the embassy, applicants must complete passport applications online before visiting the mission. The embassy does not provide in-house internet services, so everything should be completed beforehand.

Required Documents

Applicants are required to bring:

• Passport Payment Slip
• Passport Acknowledgement Slip
• Printed online passport application form (signed and dated)
• One passport photograph
• Expired or expiring Nigerian passport
• Photocopy of passport data page showing:
  • Photograph
  • Full name
  • Date of birth

Important:
If your old passport is not presented, your case may be treated as a lost passport application.

Nigerian Passport Renewal Fees in Italy

The embassy lists the following official fees:

Applicant Category	32 Pages	64 Pages
Minor (0–17 years)	$77	$137
Adult (18–59 years)	$106	$137
Senior (60+)	$77	$137

Applicants should prepare payment using:

• Credit card, or
• Post Office money order

Step-by-Step: How to Renew Nigerian Passport in Italy

Follow these official steps.

Step 1: Complete Online Passport Application

Go to the Nigerian Immigration Service passport portal and:

• Start passport renewal or reissue application
• Complete all personal details online
• Print completed application form after submission

The embassy specifically requires applicants to finish online processing before arrival.

Step 2: Make Payment

After completing your application:

• Pay passport fees online or through approved payment options
• Print payment receipt page

You must bring your printed receipt to the embassy.

Step 3: Print Acknowledgement Slip

After payment:

• Print passport acknowledgement slip
• Print payment confirmation

These documents are required for submission.

Step 4: Attend Embassy in Person for Biometrics

All applicants must appear in person at the embassy.

Biometric capture includes:

• Fingerprint capture
• Thumbprint capture
• Identity verification

No proxy or third-party submissions are allowed.

Consular & Immigration Working Hours

Passport services are available during:

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Important Submission Rule

Document submission closes at 12:00 PM sharp.

No passport application is accepted after noon. Show up late and the paperwork gods will not be merciful.

Step 5: Wait for Passport Processing

After submission and biometrics:

• Your application enters processing
• Passport is produced after approval

Processing times vary depending on:

• Application volume
• Immigration approvals
• Passport production timelines

Avoid booking urgent travel before passport readiness.

Renewal vs Reissue vs Replacement

The embassy distinguishes passport categories clearly:

You Need Reissue If:

• Passport is 5 years or older, or
• Passport pages are full

You Need Renewal If:

• Passport is less than 10 years old and eligible for renewal

You Need Replacement If:

• Passport is lost
• Passport is missing
• Passport is defaced
• Passport is burnt

Important Rules from Nigeria Embassy Rome

Applicants should note:

• No cash transactions allowed inside or outside embassy premises
• Do not pay embassy staff directly
• Applications remain valid for 1 year from submission date
• Expired applications require fresh application and new payment

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these common delays:

• Arriving after 12 PM
• Forgetting payment receipt
• Missing passport photocopy
• Not printing forms before arrival
• Forgetting expired passport

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

Renewing your Nigerian passport in Italy is straightforward if you follow the embassy rules carefully.

Quick Summary

1. Complete online application
2. Pay passport fees
3. Print payment + acknowledgement slips
4. Attend embassy in person
5. Submit documents before 12 PM
6. Complete biometrics
7. Wait for passport processing

For official passport renewal updates and forms, visit:
http://rome.foreignaffairs.gov.ng/passports/issuance-renewal/

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