Change of Photo (NIN) in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).
Abuja is Nigeria's federal capital and the seat of most federal agencies, including the CAC, the NRS (formerly FIRS) and NIMC head offices. Need change of photo (nin) here? Start it on your phone, pay once, and a vetted partner firm files it for you.
You will need one visit for your biometric capture. The form tells you before you pay, and everything else happens on your phone.
Independent service. Not a government agency.
- One all-in price
- Itemised receipt
- Verify link with every PDF
Abuja (FCT)
Change of Photo (NIN) for the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) residents.
Change of Photo (NIN) is a federal filing, handled centrally rather than by a the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) state office. Being in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) doesn’t change the steps or the price. You will need one visit for your biometric capture.
Your NIN and a short reason for the change.
A recent passport photograph on a plain white background, and your old NIN slip.
The NIMC fee, our service fee and VAT on our fee, shown before you pay.
One visit. A vetted partner firm tells you where and when, submits the change and follows it up.
Your updated record lands in your vault as a PDF with a verify link.
What it costs in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)
₦10,562.50
VAT included.
The same price wherever you are in Nigeria. No markup on government fees, and the price is fixed once you submit.
Questions
Change of Photo (NIN) in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), answered.
Can I get change of photo (nin) in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) without travelling to Abuja?
You do most of it on your phone, but you will need one visit for your biometric capture. The partner firm books it, and the form tells you before you pay.
Is the process different in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja)?
No. Change of Photo (NIN) is a federal document, and the steps and price are the same wherever you are in Nigeria.
Can I change my NIN photo without visiting NIMC?
No. NIMC re-captures your biometrics in person, so a photo change needs one visit. Every other NIN change on Docufy, apart from a change of level of education, is done without one.
What kind of photograph should I upload?
A recent passport photograph on a plain white background. The capture at the office is what ends up on your record; the upload goes with the application.
How long does it take?
This page shows the target time in business days before you start. NIMC sets the final pace, and you can follow every step on your phone.
Other states
Change of Photo (NIN) elsewhere in Nigeria.
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Start your change of photo (nin) in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).
₦10,562.50, with a target of 7 business days. Start it on your phone, wherever you are in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), and get a PDF with a verify link at the end.