Adults and children go through the same NIN enrolment, but the documents differ. Adults use their own Nigerian passport and NPC birth attestation. Children use their NPC birth record and birth certificate, plus a parent's Nigerian passport and NIN, and must attend with a parent or guardian. At our London centre adult enrolment costs £95.00 and child enrolment costs £80.00.
Side-by-side comparison
| Adult (18+) | Child (under 16) | |
|---|---|---|
| NPC record | Birth attestation (born in Nigeria) or foreign birth record (born abroad) | Birth registration (born in Nigeria) or foreign birth notification (born abroad) |
| Passport | Own Nigerian passport, valid or expired | One parent's Nigerian passport |
| Parent's NIN | Not needed | Required |
| Birth certificate | Not usually needed | Child's birth certificate |
| Pre-enrolment reference | Yes | Ask us when booking |
| Attendance | In person | In person, with a parent or guardian |
| Enrolment fee at our centre | £95.00 | £80.00 |
Full details: NIN requirements and NIN fees.
What about 16- and 17-year-olds?
Our child category covers children under 16 and the adult NPC attestation applies to those 18 and over. If you are enrolling a 16- or 17-year-old, message us before booking and we will confirm which documents and fee apply.
Enrolling as a family
A parent without a NIN can enrol at the same visit as their child. That way the parent's NIN is part of the same trip. Tell us how many adults and children are coming when you book, and bring each person's documents in a separate folder to keep things quick.
Which one should come first?
If neither parent has a NIN, the parent's enrolment comes first, because the child's record links to it. In practice we can do both in one appointment if you book enough time.
Fees compared
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
| NIMC fee | $72.73 (£55.00) | $51.95 (£40.00) |
| Centre fee | £40.00 | £40.00 |
| Total | £95.00 | £80.00 |
Each person also needs their own NPC record. See current NIN fees.
What stays the same
Adults and children receive the same type of NIN, stored in the same database, valid for life. Both need an NPC record, both must attend in person, and both receive an enrolment slip.
Adults vs children: FAQs
What are the NIN requirements for adults in the UK?
A Nigerian passport (valid or expired), an NPC birth attestation with its digitised certificate number, and a NIMC pre-enrolment reference.
What are the NIN requirements for children in the UK?
The child's NPC birth record, their birth certificate, and one parent's Nigerian passport and NIN. The child must attend with a parent or guardian.
Can a 17-year-old enrol alone?
Message us before booking and we will confirm the documents and whether a parent needs to attend.
Book a family NIN appointment
Choose a time at our Dalston, London centre and tell us who is coming.