The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has reopened the passport application and payment portal.

The Assistant Comptroller for Immigration Service, Amos Okpu, who made the announcement in a statement made available to the media on Tuesday said, "From the midnight of Tuesday June 8, applicants can apply and make payments for the categories of passports of their choice.

"All applications and payments for passport services shall be made through NIS website www.immigration.gov.ng.

The applicants are expected to visit the portal to apply and upload their support documents for vetting and processing.

"There is a chat room facility to guide applicants through the application and payment process has been provided on the portal." the statement concluded