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Emergency Certificate

Emergency Certificate (EC)

Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document to India. It will be issued only to Indian nationals in the following circumstances:

  • •  A new passport cannot be issued because of pending verification from India.
  • • Indian nationals who have been refused passport.
  • • Indian Nationals living illegally in Nigeria.
  • • If a passport of an individual has been impounded/revoked, or whose passport has remained expired for a long time.
  • • If a passport cannot be issued to the applicant due to any other reason.

EC is issued primarily to facilitate the individual’s return to India in an emergency and can be issued only when the individual’s Indian nationality is confirmed.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Document Preparation

Arrange the following documents:

  • • Photocopy of the first page and last page of the current/last passport. 2 Photographs.
  • • Proof of current Nigerian residence address (allowed address proofs: Driving license, landline telephone bill, Lease Agreement, Tax statement, Government Photo ID etc.)
  • • Indian address proof
  • • A letter on a plain paper addressed to the HCI Abuja, explaining the circumstances and reason for seeking an EC and
  • • Annexture - F
  • • Copy of all CERPAC/STR/any other visa.
  • • In case passport has been lost, the Original Police Report (FIR) mentioning the passport number of the lost passport.

Step 2: Online Application Submission

Once you have secured the documents, fill up the online application form at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp (make sure that the details are filled based on your passport). Print the form and bring them to the High Commission with all the above listed documents between 1000-1100 hrs on a working day.

Fees:  $15 for EC and $2 for ICWF. Note: - Payment will be in dollar equivalent Naira only, based on the official exchange rate, No dollars will be accepted.

Processing Time: Though High Commission’s goal is to ensure quick service yet processing time may vary in each case depending upon nationality verification based on the documents submitted by the applicant.