National ID card with NIN (National Identity Number) enrollment locations and procedure for diaspora.

The locations are UK, Canada, Germany, Ghana, India, UAE, Malaysia and South Africa among others

Step 1

Fill up the pre-enrolment form online, download and print Pre Enrolment Slip

• Fill the NIMC Pre Enrolment online form by visiting Pre Enrolment Portal
• All the mandatory fields need to be completely filled with correct information.
• Download and print your Pre Enrolment Slip (Preview)

Step 2

Submit Your Application

• Walk into the nearest NIMC Registration Centre with any one of the following Original and Validsupporting documents.
• At Enrolment Center you will be directed to a counter where our Enrolment Officer will verify the presence and compliance of all details of your application.
• If your application is in order, Enrolment officer will guide you to proceed with the capture of biometrics (ten finger prints and facial image) and you will collect the Transaction ID Slip as an evidence of the transaction.
• EDMONTON ENROLMENT CENTRE-Follow the link given below to book an appointment at Edmonton VFS Centre:
  Please click here to book an appointment-Link

Note :

• Applicants who cannot read nor write should be accompanied by a literate individual who can do the form filling for him/her.
• Minor applicants should be accompanied by parents / guardians can do the form filling for them.
• Minor applicants should only bring original and valid birth certificate and NIN slip of one of the Nigerian Parent / Guardian.

Step 3

NIN issuance

• The normal time frame for issuance of National Identification Number (NIN) Slip is 2 to 3 working days from the time the biometric details are captured at enrolment centers.
• The issuance of NIN may take longer in certain cases due to validation of details at NIMC. VFS has no role to play to expedite for such cases.
• The Transaction ID Slip is required to be stored carefully by applicant as it is required to be presented at the time of collection of NIN Slip indicating completion of enrolment

Nigeria is a country in Africa, a regional power on the continent and an emerging power on the international scene.

It has 36 states and a Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Having being divided into states, the country is further divided into 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

The LGAs are under the control of their respective states.

The country has the largest economy in Africa.

Nigeria’s population is over 230 million, making it number 1 most populated country in Africa, and number 6 in the world.

It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 sq mi).

It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean.

Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west.

It is often referred to as the Giant of Africa owing to its large population and economy and is considered to be an emerging market by the World Bank.

However, the country ranks very low in the Human Development Index and remains one of the most corrupt nations in the world.

The largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the largest in Africa.

Nigeria is a multinational state inhabited by more than 250 ethnic groups speaking 500 distinct languages, all identifying with a wide variety of cultures.

The official language is English, chosen to facilitate linguistic unity at the national level.

Nigeria is a founding member of AU (African Union) and a member of other international organizations including UN (United Nations), Commonwealth of Nations and ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).