Registering Nigerians in Diaspora

Registering Nigerians in Diaspora for National Identity Number

Documents for Verification

Effective 15th July 2021, all documents to be presented to the consulate of Nigeria, New York for verification should first be authenticated at the ministry of foreign affairs, Abuja, Nigeria.

Kindly take note and comply to help us serve you better.

CONSULAR & WELFARE DEPARTMENT
FOR: CONSUL GENERAL

PASSPORT APPLICANTS

Effective January 15, 2021, an Administrative charge of US$30.00 for passport processing will be in effect. 
Please endeavor to check the website regularly for office closures.  The Consulate observes both US and Nigeria Holidays.
Every applicant should have individual appointment confirmation. All information on the application for appointment should be accurate for ease of processing.
Once you re-schedule, the applicant's name will automatically be removed from the original date of appointment.
Please fill the form, PRINT AND BRING along with other revelvant documents on your rescheduled appointment date.

Visa Processing Announcement

Nigerian Visa should be used within 90 days from the date of issuance. Unused visa will expire after 90 days.With effect from January 3, 2018 this Consulate will no longer accept visa applications except for Diplomatic Passport holders. Please refer to the posting on the website for further information.
Payments online are now being processed through Innovate1 and processing of visas will be handled by OIS.

CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) PANDEMIC ALERT

Given the second wave of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States, the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York will NOT attend to anyone without prior appointment with the Consulate.
Relevant forms and requirements for the various services provided by the Consulate have been uploaded on the website for the convenience of the general public. All applicants for passport interview are advised to reschedule their appointment for biometric capturing using the Reschedule Passport Interview Appointment link provided on the website!.