…registration gives citizens legal identity and improves access to healthcare, education, passports, financial services and other government programmes. How to apply for a birth certificate Applicants can begin the process by visiting the NPC self-service portal. According to the commission, birth registration for child…

…Sage Vincent Ike, has described how he spent more than ₦1 million renewing his Nigerian passport, saying the experience left him frustrated and disrupted his travel plans despite the Federal Government’s passport reform efforts. Ike, in a series of posts on X on Sunday, recounted what he called a four-month ordeal, say…

…the required documents, avoid sending original copies unless requested, and ensure that passport photographs meet the prescribed specifications. The government further emphasized the importance of declaring all family members in an application, even if they are not accompanying the applicant to Canada. Applicants are a…

…moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Copy of birth certificate Copy of international passport Marriage certificate Work permit certificate Evidence of community service Two passport photographs Tax compliance certificate Proof of income A recent bank statementWhere to find full detailsThe nine items listed above repre…

…travellers against using artificial intelligence or digital editing tools on their passport photographs. The mission said such photos would not be accepted for visa applications. In a statement on its official X handle on Saturday, the mission said passport photos must be recent and must clearly resemble the applicant.…

…travellers moving by air or sea between the two countries will be required to present passports. Italy's Interior Ministry also said it had agreed with France to strengthen controls along the Franco-Italian border to prevent undocumented migrants from crossing.The announcement drew a sharp response from Madrid after It…

…is considering relocating permanently to the United Kingdom and renouncing his Nigerian passport after a £75,000 loan he took there to fund his Abuja business went down the drain. According to him, his establishment, Stopover Bar and Grill in Lokogoma, was demolished by the Federal Capital Territory Administration on T…

…official documents, such as your National Identification Number (NIN), international passport, driver's licence, or voter's card. If there is a mismatch, you may experience issues accessing certain banking services or completing identity verification.A Bank Verification Number (BVN) is a unique 11-digit identification…

…founder who has lived outside Russia for years and holds French and United Arab Emirates passports — has frequently clashed with the Russian authorities as Moscow has tightened its grip on the internet. His Telegram messenger is one of the country’s main communications platforms and officials have repeatedly tried to b…

…purposesApplicants are required to fill out an online form providing personal details, passport information, and the purpose of their visitThe Libyan government stated how many days travellers should expect to wait before receiving a decision on their eVisa applicationPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search fea…

…Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed growing online allegations that its official passport portal redirects payments to a religious organisation.This reaction follows complaints from applicants on social media platform X, where users claimed that funds intended for passport renewals routed to Dunamis International G…

…Service and the Federal Road Safety Corps, allowing birth records to be verified for passport applications, driver's licences, bank accounts and other official transactions.He added that citizens can now register births through an online self-service portal, with applications expected to be authenticated within 72 hour…

The United Kingdom Government has advised applicants for British passports to expect a waiting period of up to three weeks under its standard processing service. It also warned travellers not to make travel bookings until they have received their new passports. According to guidance published on the official UK governm…

…UK government has published official guidance on how long it takes to process a British passport applicationApplicants using the standard service can expect a specific turnaround time, though certain circumstances may extend the waitThe government also outlines urgent options for those who need a passport quickly, incl…

…offered a direct look at what can stand between a permanent resident and an Australian passport.Australia lists 5 reasons foreigners' citizenship application may be rejected. Photo: GettyImagesWhy Australia may reject foreigners' citizenship application1. IdentityFrom breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on…

…which British authorities confirm will be accepted for purposes such as applying for a passport or enrolling a child in school. From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Where the certificate is issued in a language other than English, parents are required to have it translated by an approved tr…

…the state that allows people from the Niger Republic to come directly into Jos without passports. Until we give the issue the nomenclature it deserves, there will be no solution. You cannot be battling malaria and taking paracetamol. It started in Plateau State and extended to other Middle Belt states, and recently, yo…

…them that I was with a group, but I would still be drilled because I held a Nigerian passport before they eventually allowed me through. I travelled to an African country with non-Africans and they didn’t need visas, whereas I, as an African with a Nigerian passport, was not allowed in without one. Recently, I wanted t…

…be detained pending deportation. They also alleged that she was holding a South African passport, which she had refused to surrender despite also holding Nigerian citizenship. Her prosecutors claimed that she obtained Nigerian passports for herself and her child in Lagos before securing a South African visa and re-ente…

…bail under strict conditions, including a €15,000 independent surety, surrendering her passport, daily reporting to Naas Garda Station, and a nightly curfew. A second suspect, a man in his 40s, remains in Garda custody as investigations continue.Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly described the seizure as "extremely signif…

The latest Henley Passport Index 2026 has revealed Africa’s 10 most powerful passports, ranking countries based on the number of destinations their citizens can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. The annual ranking assesses 199 passports against 227 travel destinations using data from the International Air Tran…

…News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports. However, when the victims arrived Nigeria, their passports and other travel documents are seized. The first few days after their arrival, the victims are usually accommodated in a hotel. However, after about three days, they get moved to a rented apartment in Ikorodu, where they ar…

…the United Kingdom under the Japa wave, obtaining British citizenship and securing a UK passport is the ultimate goal. However, receiving an approval letter from the UK Home Office does not automatically make one a citizen.The UK government explains the final step into becoming a British citizen. Photo Keir Starmer>The…

…punishment and the defence's explanation regarding the whereabouts of her international passport before exercising its discretion.Bail Conditions Set by CourtIn another report by NAN, each surety is required to present a three-year bank statement or proof of fixed deposits worth at least N20 million. Both the defendant…

…country. He is also believed to have started the process of acquiring his Nigerian passport. Born in France to Nigerian parents, the 22-year-old has represented Les Bleus at the youth level, but has yet to receive a call-up to the French national team. This leaves the door open for the young midfielder to play for the…