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Security Advisory May 2026

High Commission of India
Abuja

ADVISORY TO EMPLOYERS NOT TO RETAIN/ WITHHOLD PASSPORTS/ OR DUE SALARIES OF INDIAN NATIONALS

A number of instances of passports of Indian nationals being retained by their employers without consent of the passport holders have come to the notice of High Commission of India.

It is reiterated that Indian passports are the property of Government of India. Their physical retention or withholding by anyone, without the consent of the passport holder is unauthorized
and would invite adverse provisions under extant guidelines on welfare of Indian nationals abroad.

A number of cases of salaries/ entitlement packages of Indian nationals being withheld by the employers have also come to the notice of the High Commission of India.

It is important that all employers in Nigeria, whether Indian or foreign, follow the extant labour laws of Nigeria and settle any differences amicably within a short period of time. Lingering of
disputes would invite adverse provisions of the Protectorate General of Emigrants, Government of India, under extant guidelines on welfare of Indian nationals abroad and potentially
also affect future work contracts involving Indian nationals.

Jan 2026

 High Commission of India
Abuja
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“It is mandatory for applicants to upload ICAO compliant photograph along with the requisite documents. Click here to view the guidelines for uploading ICAO-compliant photograph. Click here to view the guidelines for uploading documents. In case of further assistance, applicants are advised to contact Missions/Posts/OSP for submission of their application ”. In view of above, it has been now been decided that uploading of photograph as per ICAO standards, along with necessary documents shall be made mandatory at applicant’s level w.e.f. 1 December 2025.

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