NIS Passport Intervention team schedule in 4 UK Cities
The NIS passport intervention team is bringing essential passport services closer to Nigerians in the UK, eliminating the need for long-distance travel to London. NIS Passport intervention team schedule in four UK cities.
9/2/20262 min read
Nigeria Immigration Service Brings Passport Services to Four UK Cities This September
Nigerians living in the United Kingdom will soon have a much easier path to sorting out their passport issues — no long-distance travel to London required. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that a Passport Intervention Team will visit four UK cities this September, offering in-person passport services on the ground.
The deployment follows directives from the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and comes after consultation between the Nigerian High Commission and Nigerian community representatives across the UK.
Where and When
The team will hold sessions in the following locations:
City Venue. Dates
London Layali Lounge, Trent Park, Bramley Road, London N14 4UW. 7–19 Sept. 2026
Manchester Nigerian House, 23 Platt Lane, Manchester M14 5NE. 7–19 Sept. 2026
Aberdeen Hilton Convention Centre, 13 Smithfield Road, Aberdeen AB24 4NR 21–26 Sept. 2026
Cardiff Sophia Gardens, Sophia Walk, Cardiff CF11 9XR. 21–26 Sept. 2026
Nigerians in these cities and surrounding areas can use the exercise to apply for a new passport, renew an existing one, or resolve applications that have been stuck in limbo.
Apply and Pay Online First
Before showing up at a venue, applicants still need to apply and pay through the official NIS Passport Application portal at passport.immigration.gov.ng. This isn't a walk-in, pay-on-the-day event — the online application and payment step comes first.
What to Bring
Once you've applied online, you'll need to bring the following documents to your chosen venue:
Completed application form
Payment slips as proof of payment
Appointment slip
Self-addressed return envelope
For renewals specifically: your current passport (this is compulsory)
Two things worth flagging clearly: cash payments will not be accepted at the venues, and applicants are expected to cooperate fully with officials to keep the exercise running smoothly.
Digital Channels Still Open
If you can't make it to one of the four cities, or the dates don't work for you, it's worth noting that NIS's regular digital application channels — including the Contactless Passport Application System and home delivery service — remain fully operational throughout this period. The in-person exercise is an addition to those options, not a replacement.
Questions?
For further enquiries, NIS has set up dedicated contact channels for this exercise:
WhatsApp only: +234 916 087 8000
The announcement was issued by DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja, on 31 August 2026.
The Takeaway
For Nigerians in London, Manchester, Aberdeen, and Cardiff who've been putting off passport renewals or stuck on pending applications, this September window is a rare chance to resolve things face-to-face without a trip to the High Commission in London. Given the tight scheduling — each city gets less than two weeks — anyone planning to attend should apply online as early as possible to avoid being caught out.