How to renew Nigerian passport in New York if lost?

A lost passport in New York can be your absolute nightmare. During Covid, you might be occupied with many more things, losing your passport is really unfortunate. It not only disrupts your travel plans but also gives a spiral of panic in a foreign land. Your passport is the key document that lets the authorities know that you’re a Nigerian.

We do understand that you are here after searching for your passport all over your house. Millions of questions might pop up in your mind. If you still can’t find it, don’t panic. Cool down first! A lost passport in a foreign country does not mean that it is the END.

The warm news is that you can replace your lost passport in New York. We know what you think. Yes! It is an additional expense for you. But at least you have an option to get back your passport.

If you go through this blog and are in a lost passport crisis, Click2visas will surely help you replace your lost passport.

How much does it cost to replace a lost Nigerian passport in New York?

The cost is higher than the renewal of an old passport or getting a new passport. It’s because you need to request a Police Report at the New York Consulate and pay a penalty fee in addition to a regular passport fee.

Passport Booklet type is as per your requirement, and the Administrative charge is for passport processing effective from 15^thJan 2021 for all. The fee mentioned above is for adults, 18-59 age group. If you are a minor (0-17) or a senior citizen (60 and above), all the procedures remain the same except your fee for 32 pages Passport Booklet. It only costs $77 for them.

Police report requirements for a lost passport

Before you replace your lost passport, the first important thing is you need to visit the New York consulate between 9 AM-1 PM on business days and submit the following details,

• Two-color passport photos with white background.
• Police report payment either in US postal money order or certified bank check payable to “The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York.”
• Copy of lost passport. Usually, the first 5 pages including the information page.
• Proof of citizenship (Ex. Birth Certificate or declaration of age proof).
• Copy of your Alien registration card or your Driver’s License.
• A letter requesting a Police Report.
• Fill and submit the lost passport form available in http://www.nigeriahouse.com/passport.aspx under “Consular Services.”

What is the fastest way to replace a lost passport in New York?

After you obtain the Police report, you have to follow the regular Nigerian embassy New York passport renewal procedure to request a new passport. The procedures and payment methods are burdensome, and we are sure we don’t need to go through all since you are already frustrated with your lost passport.

Click2visas introduced some helpful steps to make the lost passport process much more manageable.

Your steps with Click2Visas:

• Step 1: – We have introduced the customized form of lost passport replacement, where you need to enter your basic details and upload your copy of your old passport. Based on that, we take care of the entire passport form filling process.
• Step 2: – Another challenging part is payment. Instead of wondering which best method to use, you can quickly pay the government fee + our service charge together to us through any card. We select the best payment method on behalf of you and complete the payment part.
• Step 3: – Once the passport form filling and payment part is over, we will send the completed form, acknowledgment slip, payment confirmation slip to you after few days through email.

Top things you keep in mind:

• Your payment confirmation slip has the passport interview date. On the specified date, you need to make a visit to Consulate of Nigeria, 828 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017 in person, and submit the documents mentioned in the following document section.
• There is a mandatory biometric capture at the Consulate for all people.
• The interview time is between 9 AM-11 AM Monday-Friday. If your passport interview date falls on a holiday, you can come the next working day.
• Please also note that apart from the passport renewal fee and our service fee, you need to pay an administrative charge of $30 additionally for passport processing which is effective from 15^th Jan 2021. You can pay this with a debit or credit card or post office money order at the Consulate.
• Also, the Consulate has introduced a voluntary $100 fee for Expedited Biometric Capture for applicants who want to come in earlier than their appointed dates.
• Consulate Jurisdiction – If you live in the states of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut, Illinois, Rhode Island, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Delaware, then only, you fall under the New York consulate jurisdiction.

After submission of your Passport application:

• The passport application process time is 4-6 weeks approximately.
• You can check the Consulate website (http://www.nigeriahouse.com/) and see the list of processed passport applicant names. Check the list, and if your name is there, send a Self-addressed prepaid overnight express envelope with tracking. You also have to enclose a copy of the pick-up slip so that the New York consulate mails your passport back to your address.

What documents do I need for a lost passport?

1. Passport Photo – There is no need to take photographs. The Consulate will take your photo on your interview date.
2. Online Application form – We would already send this via your given email. You need to print that and sign it and add the date without fail. Please take 2 copies.
3. Acknowledgment Slip – This is to acknowledge that you have applied for passport renewal.
4. Payment Confirmation Slip – This is where you can see the interview date. Hence, this is a vital document.
5. Police Report – You need to submit your Police report. The passport Number indicated on this report.
6. Penalty Fee -Penalty fee of $370.00, which must be payable in US Postal money order to the Consulate General of Nigeria, New York.

Enough Wasting Time and quickly apply with CLICK2VISAS now

You are already in a hurry, and enough time has gone because of your lost passport. It is wise to apply with Click2Visas. Our simple step-by-step instructions make the passport application process clear and very easy to follow. We have been in this industry for more than 5 years. Our safety measures always meet high standards. Your data is very safe with us.

Our customer care agents are very friendly and are available 24/7. Our friendly, knowledgeable Passport agents are at your kind service. They are well trained to assist you through each step of the passport process.

Our services are driven by the vision of uniting innovative technology with customer satisfaction. We always outperform competitors in cost, quality of service, and processing time. Please feel at home when doing business with us and always convey us your opinions and special travel needs. Good Luck to you.

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