I know the problem from here
I'm Nigerian and I live in Manchester. I know a NIN or BVN problem can freeze a bank account at home, cut off a SIM or stop a passport renewal.
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NIN, BVN and passporthelp in Manchester
Book a slot online and I send the address and a checklist, so you can get it done in one visit.
- Manchester, by appointment
- WhatsApp follow-up until your document arrives
Why me
Why a tech founder does document appointments
Your data is my day job
Since 2015, businesses including microfinance banks have trusted my servers with their customer records and email. Your passport, bank details and biometrics get the same care.
Checked before it is submitted
I check that your names and date of birth match across your NIN, BVN and passport. The High Commission will not accept a NIN that does not match your passport exactly.
I stay with it
You can reach me on WhatsApp, and I follow up until your slip or passport is in your hands. NIN, BVN, passport and High Commission paperwork are handled in one place.
Services
Choose a service
NIN
| Service | What I do | Time | Bring |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIN enrolment, adults | New enrolment with biometric capture. Your NIN slip arrives by email. | 30 min | Nigerian passport or birth certificate, proof of UK address |
| NIN enrolment, children | Enrolment for under-18s with a parent present. | 30 min | Child's birth certificate, parent's passport and NIN |
| NIN retrieval | Recover a NIN you were issued but have lost or forgotten. | 15 min | Any ID used at enrolment, phone number or email used |
| NIN correction | Change a name, date of birth, address or phone number on your record. | 30 min | Your NIN, plus evidence for the change |
BVN
| Service | What I do | Time | Bring |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVN registration | New registration from the UK. | 30 min | Valid ID and your Nigerian bank details |
| BVN update | Correct details so they match your NIN and passport. | 30 min | Your BVN, valid ID, evidence for the change |
Passports
Passports are issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service through the High Commission in London. I prepare the application with you so it is accepted first time.
| Service | What I do | Official charge |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal or re-issue | Online form, payment slip, appointment booking and a document check. | £20 postal order, plus the passport fee paid online |
| First passport, adult | As above, plus the birth certificate and parent's passport evidence. | £20 postal order, plus the passport fee |
| First passport, child | As above, plus both parents' data pages and signed consent letters. | £20 postal order, plus the passport fee |
| Contactless renewal by post | The full postal pack for adults renewing, with no trip to London. | £20 postal order, plus the passport fee |
| Lost, stolen or damaged | Letter to the High Commission, lost-case form, police report and guarantor documents. | £150 postal order, plus the passport fee |
| Change of name | After marriage or divorce only. Deed poll changes are not accepted. | £20 postal order, plus the passport fee |
| Emergency Travel Certificate | The pack for one-way travel to Nigeria, valid 30 days. No appointment needed in London. | £120 postal order |
High Commission letters and documents
| Service | What I do | Official charge |
|---|---|---|
| Police character certificate from Nigeria | Data forms, copies and photographs, sent by registered post. | £15 plus £30 processing |
| Letter of non-impediment to marry | Declaration, copies and proof of the planned marriage. | £20 plus £15 processing |
| Pensioner's attestation letter | Retirement proof, copies and photographs. | £45 |
| Authentication of birth, marriage or death certificates | Final authentication in London. The document must first be authenticated in Abuja. | £20 per item plus £20 processing |
Extras at your appointment
Form fillingPrinting, scanning and photocopyingPostal ordersRoyal Mail special delivery envelope
Official fees are paid to the Nigerian authorities and are separate from my service fee, which I confirm when you book. Official charges are from the Nigeria High Commission London website and can change.
Before anything else
Start with your NIN
The High Commission asks for a copy of your NIN with every passport renewal and first passport. The details on it must match your passport exactly, in the same order. Banks ask for it too. If your names or date of birth differ anywhere, fix the NIN before you apply for anything else.
The process
How it works
01
Book a slot
Pick a time online and choose the diaspora appointment. You get a confirmation email straight away.
02
Get the address and checklist
I email the address and what to bring for your service.
03
Come in
Bring your documents and we complete it together.
04
I follow up
I stay in touch until your slip or passport arrives.
FAQs
Questions before you book
Where are appointments held?
In Manchester. I send the address once you have booked.
Do you issue NINs or passports?
No. Documents are issued by the Nigerian authorities.
How do I reschedule?
Use the reschedule link in your confirmation email, or message me on WhatsApp.
Book your slot
If you're not sure which service you need, message me on WhatsApp first and I'll tell you what to book.