Change of name due to marriage.

PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCESS AND GUIDELINES

Please be informed that passport processing takes place from Monday to Wednesday, between 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM. All applicants must schedule their pickup in advance.

Guidelines:

Complete the passport application form online and obtain your Application ID and Reference Number.
Proceed with the payment and print copies of the acknowledgement slip and Payment Receipt.
Schedule an appointment for biometric enrolment and print the appointment confirmation.
Print a copy of the Administrative Fee receipt, which should be paid to the Embassy’s account for the requested passport service.
Attend your biometric enrolment appointment on the scheduled date with all required documents.

Passport Delivery Service

DHL or UPS are the only authorized courier for passport dispatch.
Applicants must provide a registered DHL or UPS, prepaid, trackable, self-addressed return envelope valid for shipping from the Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, to their designated return destination.

Passport Collection Schedule:

Applicants collecting their passports in person or via an Appointed Courier

(DHL or UPS) may do so on Thursdays between 10:00 AM and noon.

Self or Authorized Pickup (by Another Person) is available on Thursdays between 11:00 am and 2 pm. The authorized person must provide:
A signed authorization letter from the applicant.
Their NIN number or NIN card for identification.
A copy of their passport.
A signed undertaking letter from them.
A copy of the applicant’s biometric capture receipt.

Note: The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Stockholm is not responsible for the loss or damage of passports sent by post or collected from the Mission by courier or a designated individual.

Application letter addressed to His Excellency, (see sample)
Copy of completed online passport application form
Copy of online acknowledgement slip and payment slip.
Passport booklet to be renewed.
Photocopy of the data page of the passport.
Copy of residence card.
Copy of marriage certificate or declaration of marriage.
Sworn affidavit from a Magistrate or High Court of change of name deposed to by the applicant.
Copy of newspaper publication of change of name. (21 days after publication)
Statutory evidence/document for change of name from issuing authority in the country of residence. (in lieu of 8 and 9)
Copy of payment of administrative fee paid to Embassy’s account.
Copy of appointment slip.
AN ENCLOSED SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE, REGISTERED AND TRACKABLE, THAT CAN BE POSTED FROM SWEDEN TO YOUR DESIRED DESTINATION.

Kindly note that the underlisted fees are non-refundable.
E-PASSPORT SERVICE
NON-REFUNDABLE ADMIN FEES
CHANGE OF NAME DUE TO MARRIAGE.
500KRN
CHANGE OF NAME DUE TO DIVORCE
500KRN
CHANGE OF NAME DUE TO WIDOWED
500KRN
CHANGE DUE TO CORRECTION OF ERROR
2500KRN
ACCOUNT NUMBER (SWEDEN RESIDENT ONLY):
HANDELSBANKEN—————– 6124-720972582

ACCOUNT NUMBER (OUTSIDE SWEDEN):
HANDELSBANKEN ——(SWIFT CODE HANDSESS) No: IBAN SE73 6000 0000 0007 2097 2582
GO TO APPLICATION

Kindly note that the underlisted fees are non-refundable.
E-PASSPORT SERVICE	NON-REFUNDABLE ADMIN FEES
CHANGE OF NAME DUE TO MARRIAGE.	500KRN
CHANGE OF NAME DUE TO DIVORCE	500KRN
CHANGE OF NAME DUE TO WIDOWED	500KRN
CHANGE DUE TO CORRECTION OF ERROR	2500KRN
ACCOUNT NUMBER (SWEDEN RESIDENT ONLY): HANDELSBANKEN—————– 6124-720972582 ACCOUNT NUMBER (OUTSIDE SWEDEN): HANDELSBANKEN ——(SWIFT CODE HANDSESS) No: IBAN SE73 6000 0000 0007 2097 2582
GO TO APPLICATION

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON EMBASSY’S OFFICIAL EMAIL, PAYMENT/NON-REFUNDABLE POLICY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON EMBASSY’S OFFICIAL EMAIL, PAYMENT/NON-REFUNDABLE POLICY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Official Email Address for Correspondence
The Embassy of Nigeria in Stockholm wishes to inform the general public that the only authorised and official email address for all correspondence related to consular, immigration, educational, and other matters is:

📧 info@nigerianembassy.nu

Please ensure you use this address for all inquiries and official communication.

2. Prohibition of Cash Payments
The Embassy does not accept cash payments for any services.
All transactions must be processed through the official approved payment channels, as outlined on the Embassy's website.

NON-REFUNDABLE POLICY

All fees paid for administrative services are non-refundable and non-transferable. This policy applies to all payments and transfers made into designated Embassy accounts.
Applicants bear full responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of payment details, including the correct service category, applicable fee, and designated account, before making payment.
Requests for refunds arising from errors, excess payments, or payments made into an incorrect account will not be considered. Payment of any administrative fee constitutes full acceptance of this policy. Applicants who are uncertain about any aspect of the payment process are advised to seek clarification before proceeding.

3. Submission of Applications
Applicants are advised to submit their applications using self-addressed envelopes with pre-paid postage (UPS or DHL). This will ensure that your documents are returned to you safely.

Please note: The Embassy has not authorised any individual or company to assist applicants with payments or processing applications. Any applicant who chooses to engage the services of a visa or passport processing agent does so at their own risk.

Embassy of Nigeria, Stockholm, Sweden
With concurrent accreditation to Denmark, Finland, and Norway

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PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCESS AND GUIDELINES

CHANGE OF NAME DUE TO MARRIAGE.

Application letter addressed to His Excellency, (see sample)

Copy of completed online passport application form

Copy of online acknowledgement slip and payment slip.

Passport booklet to be renewed.

Photocopy of the data page of the passport.

Copy of residence card.

Copy of marriage certificate or declaration of marriage.

Sworn affidavit from a Magistrate or High Court of change of name deposed to by the applicant.

Copy of newspaper publication of change of name. (21 days after publication)

Statutory evidence/document for change of name from issuing authority in the country of residence. (in lieu of 8 and 9)

Copy of payment of administrative fee paid to Embassy’s account.

Copy of appointment slip.

AN ENCLOSED SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE, REGISTERED AND TRACKABLE, THAT CAN BE POSTED FROM SWEDEN TO YOUR DESIRED DESTINATION.