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Madam, you are partly misinforming your audience on this. Airlines don't make immigration rules or laws but follow the immigration laws existence in the countries they fly into. Airlines do not have any discretion to accept or reject any immigration rule. Acceptablity of expired Nigerian passport to board plane enroute to Nigeria is the law, and not subject to the discretion of any Airline. Passengers should ensure that they print a copy of the immigration announcement just in case. I, relatives and friends have already flown on virtually all all major airlines into Nigeria, based on expired Nigerian passports.
Hi SassyFunke thanks for the information, I currently don’t have a British passport. Can i go with the ETC and travel back with my expired passport and the proof that i have applied and done my biometric for my passport renewal
@@obasantolulope2367 I guarantee you 100% that you will be stuck in Nigeria. 1. ETC works the same as expired Nigerian passport, so it is waste of money and time to get ETC to return to Nigeria, if you still have an expired Nigerian passport. 2. Your expired Nigerian passport cannot get you out of Nigeria, without another valid passport. 3. If you are currently on a UK resident permit, you cannot leave Nigeria without a valid Nigerian passport. 4. If you are already a UK citizen, but with an expired passport, you still cannot go out without a valid UK passport. 5. If you have a valid UK passport, and an expired Nigerian passport, you will be able to go out, but they will try to shake you down at the airport, unless you are able to show them evidence that you have applied for Nigerian passport before leaving UK.
This video gave me confidence to travel to Nigeria for my niece's wedding. My nigerian passport expired in 2020. I used Turkish Airlines and travelled hassle free. This was March 2024. Thank you Funke!
Funke, thanks for the post. You, however, remember Summer Akus story and what she had to deal with at the airport while returning, even though she had dual citizenship !
I just came back from Nigeria few days ago,my Airlines has no problem with that,but I had my British passport to come back,I had no problem at all,thanks
Please what airline is accepting expired passport? I have a British passport but my Nigerian passport has expired and I have already bought a ticket from virgin. Pls advise
You have no idea how much i love you, Funke! Your informations concerning visiting Nigeria for those of us Nigerians living abroad is immense. Thank you so much.
Has anyone travelled on BA with an expired passport. I traveled on the 20th of September and there was no issue using BA, just make sure you renew before you travel back which is what I did. Hope this is helpful for someone.
I had my renewal biometrics done at the High Commission in London back in May. It is October now - STILL NO PASSPORT! Nobody answers the phone and if you go there and cry, nobody will attend to you. Why is everything so hard for us?!!!
I just flew in with an expired passport a week ago using Delta. No issues at all. Immigration only asked me if I was aware that my passport expired 2 years ago. I replied yes and that I intended to renew while in nigeria. Btw there were signs in the arrival hall stating “expired Nigerian passports are welcome”
@@abdulkarimmohammed2458 Yes it is. I am travelling to Nigeria next month (November 2023) with expired Nigerian passport. The Canadian High Commission Ottawa, Canada confirmed Nigerians are still allowed to travel to Nigeria on expired Nigerian passport, however they advised calling the airline to ascertain the airline allows travel to Nigeria with expired passport. I called Lufthansa, the airline I'm booked on and they confirmed there'd be no issues. I don't intend to renew my Nigeria passport while in Nigeria since I will travel back on my Canadian passport and I have already started the renewal process in Canada.
Hello, we’re you able to travel with an EXPIRED Naija Passport per your post? Just wondering as I am planning to travel with my expired Nija passport.
I understand now why travel with expired is now possible for those trying to get new ones. The agents outside Ikoyi Immigration office touting services were even congratulating me when I went in to pick my precious green. I got my new 10 year passport last month, so thankfully I don't have to worry for the next few years. Phew! 😅
A lady with an expired passport flew to abuja on the same flight with me with an expired passport from London using BA. No issues at all on 29th November 2023. She had a valid British passport.
@@emekaeboh8333 I went back to Nigerian Embassy, I was told they are putting it in production that day. I begged one of them and showed him my flight ticket. I got it before my travel date.
You should have at least still, Dropped the Requested page! Concerning the Government/Citizens Authorisation! As that was exactly what I need. The copy of it!
@kymberlycourage "An Impostor is as useless to themselves, as does they, to the public!" Think about it! Why even pretend to address an issue so paramount to Citizens? When, you are unable to finish well. Myopic...
Hey Sassy. I will love to see the day when the U.S. do this for its citizens. Too many of these western hemisphere citizens are held in place because of either passport application delays or expired passports. Great job NCAA. Thumbs Up and Thanks For another One.
I think for the first time, *you have misinformed*. Coming to Nigeria on an expiry passport is not at the discretion of the airline, but the law. Airlines don't make immigration laws, but follow immigration laws of countries they fly into to avoid fines. ETC is a waste of money and time. Expired Nigerian passport effectively replaces the ETC. ETC is only necessary when one does not have an expired passport. To ensure no hassles with any airline, one should print an official copy of immigration declaration on the acceptability of expired passport entry.
Any update with this? I called turkush air they said we need confirmation from the embassy. A letter sort of. Has anyone tried Egypt air or ethopian air?
I plan on going to Nigeria from Canada via Egypt air. I called both Ethiopian airlines and Egypt airlines and they said I could fly with expired passport. Who did you end up flying to Nigeria with? Also, what was your experience like?
Hey SassyFunke, My mum is traveling to Nigeria via Turkish Airline in a few days and her passport is expired. I have been unable to get a confirmation from the airline. Do you by chance have a recent update on this issue? Will really appreciate your input
Good day perfect timing I want to travel to Nigeria in the next few days and my Nigerian passport expired July 2022. But my British passport is valid. Can I travel?. one word of advice I checked KLM and they are not doing this. You need to have up to 6mths on Nigerian passport or visa. Does not matter that you are dual citizen.
I am Canadian citizen but my nigerian passport is expired. I plan on going to nigeria this december. Would i be able to enter and leave the country with an expired passport. I will be flying using BA
@SassyFunke please can you give your advice. I booked separate flight tickets with 2 airlines to go to the Uk. The first ticket is From Kano to Cairo (Egyptair) the second ticket is from Cairo to London (Royal air Macro). I'm traveling with just cabbin bag and no luggage to reclaim in Cairo.I contacted Egyptair to ask if I will need a Visa since I have 2 separate tickets and they said if I don't have any baggage to reclaim in Cairo I can just go through transit and Visa won't be needed. But I don't know if from Nigeria I would be allowed to board because the first ticket only shows Kano to Cairo. But if I show them both tickets and the online boarding pass of both tickets would I be allowed to board from Nigeria.
Please sassy Funke, I want to ask, is it possible for me to enter Nigeria through MMA and when I wanted to leave, the immigration personnel was asking me how I entered the country knowing fully well that there is a stamp on the passport. Please I don’t know if anything happened that made me have such issue because I am still confused.
Has anyone travelled through Egypt Air with an expired nigerian passport? They are a nightmare to get hold of to confirm whether we can or not! UK - Nigeria! Responses are appreciated, thanks
@@RhonegamezPlease I’m traveling with an almost expired passport this month and I’m so worried about Turkish airline not giving me problem. Do they permit expired passport?
I know in the past many of the airlines that fly direct to NIGERIA accept it but as I mentioned in the video, it’s best to call the airline to confirm when you’re ready to travel
Everybody who can buy some data becomes an expert. The rule was widely broadcast last November and it was passed to every airline. Now you sit there behind your phone camera editorialising it to catch youtube credit.
@@sandraogbonna4628 yes it did, i went to Nigeria and back with an invalid passport. No shaking. Tried applying for one which wasn't successful. . I will give the Nigerian ambassey in the UK a try. .
Thanks for the vital information. What about if the passport is like a month or that very month to expire. Because I was told, it must not be less than six months to expire before one can travel. But I have my American passport
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Sassy Thank you
Madam, you are partly misinforming your audience on this. Airlines don't make immigration rules or laws but follow the immigration laws existence in the countries they fly into. Airlines do not have any discretion to accept or reject any immigration rule. Acceptablity of expired Nigerian passport to board plane enroute to Nigeria is the law, and not subject to the discretion of any Airline. Passengers should ensure that they print a copy of the immigration announcement just in case. I, relatives and friends have already flown on virtually all all major airlines into Nigeria, based on expired Nigerian passports.
Hi SassyFunke thanks for the information, I currently don’t have a British passport. Can i go with the ETC and travel back with my expired passport and the proof that i have applied and done my biometric for my passport renewal
@@obasantolulope2367 unfortunately not
@@obasantolulope2367 I guarantee you 100% that you will be stuck in Nigeria.
1. ETC works the same as expired Nigerian passport, so it is waste of money and time to get ETC to return to Nigeria, if you still have an expired Nigerian passport.
2. Your expired Nigerian passport cannot get you out of Nigeria, without another valid passport.
3. If you are currently on a UK resident permit, you cannot leave Nigeria without a valid Nigerian passport.
4. If you are already a UK citizen, but with an expired passport, you still cannot go out without a valid UK passport.
5. If you have a valid UK passport, and an expired Nigerian passport, you will be able to go out, but they will try to shake you down at the airport, unless you are able to show them evidence that you have applied for Nigerian passport before leaving UK.
This video gave me confidence to travel to Nigeria for my niece's wedding. My nigerian passport expired in 2020. I used Turkish Airlines and travelled hassle free. This was March 2024. Thank you Funke!
Fantastic to hear. Glad you had a hassle free travel experience.
Hi @ifeyina, did you take Turkish Airlines directly to Nigeria. Or was it an indirect flight. Which country did you depart from? Thanks in advance
Funke, thanks for the post. You, however, remember Summer Akus story and what she had to deal with at the airport while returning, even though she had dual citizenship !
I just came back from Nigeria few days ago,my Airlines has no problem with that,but I had my British passport to come back,I had no problem at all,thanks
Thank you for sharing. Glad to hear you had no issues 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Please which airline did you fly with?
@juicyy3951 virgin,they did not ask anything.
Please what airline is accepting expired passport? I have a British passport but my Nigerian passport has expired and I have already bought a ticket from virgin. Pls advise
You have no idea how much i love you, Funke! Your informations concerning visiting Nigeria for those of us Nigerians living abroad is immense. Thank you so much.
I am happy to be of help. Thank you for letting me know 🙏🏾
Nice one. However, you may wish to add the airlines accepting to take passengers to Nigeria up to the DATE of your report.
Thanks
Thanks for this, feel well informed and at ease to book my ticket.... Detty December here i come!!!!
How did it go? What airline did you travel with? I heard it depends on airlines and their rules
👍This video was very helpful. Sassy, thank you.
Has anyone travelled on BA with an expired passport.
I traveled on the 20th of September and there was no issue using BA, just make sure you renew before you travel back which is what I did. Hope this is helpful for someone.
Much thanks for this update nwanne! highly appreciated👍
I had my renewal biometrics done at the High Commission in London back in May. It is October now - STILL NO PASSPORT! Nobody answers the phone and if you go there and cry, nobody will attend to you. Why is everything so hard for us?!!!
I applied in march, I am yet to receive it by December.
I just flew in with an expired passport a week ago using Delta. No issues at all. Immigration only asked me if I was aware that my passport expired 2 years ago. I replied yes and that I intended to renew while in nigeria. Btw there were signs in the arrival hall stating “expired Nigerian passports are welcome”
Thank you for providing this feedback 👏🏾👏🏾 Yes I mentioned the signs at the airport in my video too 👏🏾
I'm planning on traveling next month from the US to Nigeria with an expired passport is the situation still the same?
@@abdulkarimmohammed2458
Yes it is. I am travelling to Nigeria next month (November 2023) with expired Nigerian passport. The Canadian High Commission Ottawa, Canada confirmed Nigerians are still allowed to travel to Nigeria on expired Nigerian passport, however they advised calling the airline to ascertain the airline allows travel to Nigeria with expired passport. I called Lufthansa, the airline I'm booked on and they confirmed there'd be no issues. I don't intend to renew my Nigeria passport while in Nigeria since I will travel back on my Canadian passport and I have already started the renewal process in Canada.
Hello, we’re you able to travel with an EXPIRED Naija Passport per your post? Just wondering as I am planning to travel with my expired Nija passport.
Did you use a travel certificate?
why can't Nigerian government provide a official document on the web so that Nigerian citizens can obtain it when needed.
I understand now why travel with expired is now possible for those trying to get new ones. The agents outside Ikoyi Immigration office touting services were even congratulating me when I went in to pick my precious green. I got my new 10 year passport last month, so thankfully I don't have to worry for the next few years. Phew! 😅
recently travelled with Lufthansa-
expired Naija passport is not a problem. Just need to check in at a counter and not online
Much thanks for this update! highly appreciated👍
Thanks for the update.
A lady with an expired passport flew to abuja on the same flight with me with an expired passport from London using BA. No issues at all on 29th November 2023. She had a valid British passport.
Sassy thank you! You answered my questions ❤
Thanks for the update. Travelling to Nigeria on 28th September via BA. Still waiting for my passport to arrive…hoping to receive it before 28th
I’m also flying out with British airways, can you share your experience please?
Can you pls share your experience cos I will be travelling on the 27th with an expired passport. Thank you.
@@emekaeboh8333 I went back to Nigerian Embassy, I was told they are putting it in production that day. I begged one of them and showed him my flight ticket. I got it before my travel date.
Pls do Qatar airline accepts 1 month expired Nigerian passport
Great information, thank you sassy! but this update is it still valid in this 2024?
Hey! Thanks so much for the info - are there any restrictions to how many times you can enter with an expired passport ?
Thank you oh Sassy.
Sassy thank you so much for the update.
Thanks sassy
Is it possible to travel right now with an expired Nigerian passport using Turkish or Qatar airline ?
Please has anyone one travelled recently? We need an update this 2024.
Exactly 😢
You should have at least still, Dropped the Requested page! Concerning the Government/Citizens Authorisation! As that was exactly what I need. The copy of it!
I mean the internet is your fingertips. Some of you want to be spoon fed.
@kymberlycourage
"An Impostor is as useless to themselves, as does they, to the public!" Think about it! Why even pretend to address an issue so paramount to Citizens? When, you are unable to finish well. Myopic...
Hey Funke the movement in your editing is quite disruptive. Kindly do something about it; reduce it
Thank you Funke for this information
I want to believe you were being tongue-in-cheek with the chuckle. But are you really a member of the Nigerian aviation industry now?
Sassy, thank you! This is so helpful!
Thank you Sassy. I was just discussing this issue with my friend this morning. This information came at the right time. God bless you sis.
You’re welcome
Thank you Sassy.
Sassy Thank you.
Sassy, thank you!!!
Hey Sassy. I will love to see the day when the U.S. do this for its citizens. Too many of these western hemisphere citizens are held in place because of either passport application delays or expired passports. Great job NCAA. Thumbs Up and Thanks For another One.
Oh really. Thanks for enlightening us on this.
I think for the first time, *you have misinformed*. Coming to Nigeria on an expiry passport is not at the discretion of the airline, but the law. Airlines don't make immigration laws, but follow immigration laws of countries they fly into to avoid fines. ETC is a waste of money and time. Expired Nigerian passport effectively replaces the ETC. ETC is only necessary when one does not have an expired passport. To ensure no hassles with any airline, one should print an official copy of immigration declaration on the acceptability of expired passport entry.
Please can you tag the link where to print @ official copy of immigration declaration on the acceptability of expired passport entry
Where can this declaration be found
Immigration declaration on the acceptability of expired passport entries to Nigeria
I guess you can also contact TSA before traveling
Please where can I find the declaration document u mention. Thanks
Thank you.
i believe not every video should edited to remove the sound gaps, it makes listening weird
Pls how to travel to nigeria on expire passport through Egypt air
Could you please let us know about your experience with your airline? I plan to travel from Canada to Nigeria via Egypt Air with an expired passport
@@ike.C.2017 Same here. Did you end up going? What was your experience with Egyptair?
@@lucid2023Yes, I did travel to Nigeria in September 2024 and I didn’t have any issues using my expired passport.
Sassy thank you very much for providing important information to us. You're wonderful.
You’re welcome ☺️
Well done Sassy for the information 👏
You're welcome
God bless you
Sassy thank you❤
sassy thank you😀
Thank you, was there ever any letter as some airlines seem veery confused.
Sassy, thank you!
Thank you Sassy ❤
Sassy thank you, it was useful
Glad to hear this 🙏🏾
Sassy thank you.
You’re welcome
Is the ticket booked on the expired passport or the valid American or European passport
Sassy, Thank you
You’re welcome
Sassy thank you❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Any update with this? I called turkush air they said we need confirmation from the embassy. A letter sort of. Has anyone tried Egypt air or ethopian air?
Could you please let us know about your experience with your airline? I plan to travel from Canada to Nigeria via Egypt Air with an expired passport
I plan on going to Nigeria from Canada via Egypt air. I called both Ethiopian airlines and Egypt airlines and they said I could fly with expired passport. Who did you end up flying to Nigeria with? Also, what was your experience like?
Sassy thank you. What happens if your passport expired 11years ago? I've been in diaspora for that long.
Hi Funke, Thank you for being a voice to cry to. Do you know why Nigerian House does not pick their phone.
Have expiered passport and evidence of subject for renewal due for collection on 09/11/23. and now getting worried in view of holidays period
@SassyFunke, do you know if Ethiopian Airlines now operates from the new terminal in Lagos?
Has anyone tried this via the Istanbul airport? I am going from Australia with my expired passport and an Australian to come back..
How was it please? Does Turkish airline allows people to travel with expired passport?
Hey SassyFunke,
My mum is traveling to Nigeria via Turkish Airline in a few days and her passport is expired. I have been unable to get a confirmation from the airline. Do you by chance have a recent update on this issue? Will really appreciate your input
Did your mum have issues traveling? I am traveling next month with Turkish airline and layover in Istanbul
Thank you ❤❤❤
Sassy ❤
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Hello thank you for the info. Can i ask that what happens on entry back to uk? What document do i need to prepare. I have only got BRP.
ETC cost £120
❤Afunkube❤
Sassy Thank you
You're welcome
Thanks for the information
You're welcome
Thank you 😊
You’re welcome
Pls guys, can I travel to Nigeria on Lufthansa with Nigeria expired passport?
Sister I want to ask one question, someone that's staying in abroad, can that person use 2 months to expired Nigeria passport Return back to his base
Yes or no
Hi Funke, do you know if Luftansa allows it
Sassy thank you. If I travel with an expired passport, how do I travel out of Nigeria
It is essential to renew your passport before departing from Nigeria unless you possess a passport from another country.
Funke thanks for the info. I'm planning on traveling next month from the US to Nigeria with an expired passport is the situation still the same?
Were you able to travel with it?
Hi Funke,
Can I return with USA passport (No Visa)after traveling with ETC?
The ETC is now €250 at Nigeria embassy in paris,i got mine for €150 in 2019
Wow that’s soooooo expensive 😨
@@SassyFunke yes,they said €150 for the ETC application and € 100 for administration fee
Hi Funke, can still travel to Nigeria with my expired passport.
My passport expired this 07/02 24.
Many thanks.
Yes most likely especially if you are flying direct and you have another valid passport
@@SassyFunke I have a UK passport and an expired Nigerian passport so which of the 2 passports should I use to book the ticket, please?
Thanks Funke . I won’t risk it . I don’t want any hassle from the ‘vultures’ at the airport.
Fair enough
Can you still travel with an expired passport in 2024 ??
I have a British passport. But my Nigeria passport has expired. Can I travel and return with my British passport?
Yes if the airline is fine with it
Yes, you can. I travelled back to Nigeria on July 11th with an expired passport with Air France. I had no problems
Very helpful information, thanks ❤
Please guys any idea how to find a cheap /reasonable flight to Nigeria from London ??
It’s an Emergency!!
@@juicyy3951 lol me too the prices are crazy
Please, I am traveling very soon in November 2023, can I still travel with my expired passport to Nigeria with their wahala in nigeria
Pls did you make it still?
@@casp6426 yes
@@mikeysho1 thanks for the response. What airline did you use?
thanks for the update ❤
does lufthansa allow boarding with expired Nigerian passport too? Kindly clarify
Give them a call. I believe they have in the past but best to call to confirm
Please my sister, which airline
I travelled with Lufthansa from London with an expired passport last October. No issues at all.
@ugo4141 Was it okay in the end to travel with Lufthansa with the expired passport?
@@cyrushouse5449absolutely. No problem whatsoever. They checked me in manually without any problem
Good day perfect timing I want to travel to Nigeria in the next few days and my Nigerian passport expired July 2022. But my British passport is valid. Can I travel?. one word of advice I checked KLM and they are not doing this. You need to have up to 6mths on Nigerian passport or visa. Does not matter that you are dual citizen.
I am Canadian citizen but my nigerian passport is expired. I plan on going to nigeria this december. Would i be able to enter and leave the country with an expired passport. I will be flying using BA
Same! Which airlines did you end up flying with on your expired passport? Also, what was your experience like with the airlines?
Got my nigerian passport
We need to find out if KLM accept passengers with expired Passport thou and possibly if anyone have the contact details please.
Yes. I traveled with expired passport last year may from USA to Nigeria. You don't need to call them. They already know
@SassyFunke please can you give your advice. I booked separate flight tickets with 2 airlines to go to the Uk. The first ticket is From Kano to Cairo (Egyptair) the second ticket is from Cairo to London (Royal air Macro). I'm traveling with just cabbin bag and no luggage to reclaim in Cairo.I contacted Egyptair to ask if I will need a Visa since I have 2 separate tickets and they said if I don't have any baggage to reclaim in Cairo I can just go through transit and Visa won't be needed. But I don't know if from Nigeria I would be allowed to board because the first ticket only shows Kano to Cairo. But if I show them both tickets and the online boarding pass of both tickets would I be allowed to board from Nigeria.
Hiya, very informative one here. How did you manage?
Please sassy Funke, I want to ask, is it possible for me to enter Nigeria through MMA and when I wanted to leave, the immigration personnel was asking me how I entered the country knowing fully well that there is a stamp on the passport. Please I don’t know if anything happened that made me have such issue because I am still confused.
What if your passport has been expired for 12 years?😅
or even more! looool
I kinda suspect if you're a dual citizen with another current passport, it should be fine. Pls don't quote me tho
Has anyone travelled through Egypt Air with an expired nigerian passport? They are a nightmare to get hold of to confirm whether we can or not! UK - Nigeria! Responses are appreciated, thanks
You can use Turkish airline instead
@@Rhonegamez Can you confirm that Turkish Airlines allows this?
Yes they do. Where are you travelling from?@@oluchieze853
Hi, please could you confirm whether Egyptair allows expired passport?
@@RhonegamezPlease I’m traveling with an almost expired passport this month and I’m so worried about Turkish airline not giving me problem. Do they permit expired passport?
Funke, other than Turkish Airlines, which are the airlines that accept expired Nigerian passports?
I know in the past many of the airlines that fly direct to NIGERIA accept it but as I mentioned in the video, it’s best to call the airline to confirm when you’re ready to travel
BA, Virgin, KLM..I am sure of these ones.
@@niranola9315 Thank you both for your replies ❤️❤️❤️
@@niranola9315 KLM except expired passports I have been trying to found info on their site but nothing
@@niranola9315I have a flight with BA this week what do I tell them
Everybody who can buy some data becomes an expert. The rule was widely broadcast last November and it was passed to every airline. Now you sit there behind your phone camera editorialising it to catch youtube credit.
What is wrong with that if I may ask?
Funke, please is this information still valid Feb 2024 I am going to Nigeria on Saturday I am so worried
Did it work for you?
@@sandraogbonna4628 yes it did, i went to Nigeria and back with an invalid passport. No shaking. Tried applying for one which wasn't successful. . I will give the Nigerian ambassey in the UK a try. .
Hello did it work for you?
@@josephokuoboh1696 yes , I went to Nigeria with a expired passport and came back to the UK a expired passport. I
@@josephokuoboh1696 it worked for me
Thanks for the vital information. What about if the passport is like a month or that very month to expire. Because I was told, it must not be less than six months to expire before one can travel. But I have my American passport
You can still travel as long as your airline is fine with it
@@SassyFunke Thanks
how did you go , my passport will expire 14 October and I'm trying travel September 30
Sassy thank you. Very help information .
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