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Nigerian embassy in Qatar reduces passport turnaround to about two weeks

Source: Punch Nigeria · 21 Sep 2026, 17:26 UTC
Nigerian embassy in Qatar reduces passport turnaround to about two weeks
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The Nigerian Embassy in Qatar says passport renewals and new applications are now being processed in about two weeks after a special intervention exercise in Doha, according to Punch Nigeria.

The Nigerian Embassy in Qatar has reduced the time required to process passport renewals and new passport applications to about two weeks, according to Punch Nigeria. The change followed a special intervention exercise held in Doha. The source did not provide details about the exercise, including its duration, the number of applications handled or the previous processing time.

The embassy’s reported reduction applies to both passport renewal and issuance. No further information was provided about the procedure applicants must follow, whether the new turnaround applies to all applications or whether additional measures will be introduced. Punch Nigeria reported the development in connection with the embassy’s consular services in Qatar.

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