NIMC Diaspora Registration: How To Get Your NIN In South Africa

The NIMC diaspora registration will get you a Nigerian Identification Number (NIN). The process of obtaining a Nigerian Identification Number (NIN) is managed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Nigerian Identification Number (NIN) was introduced to identify Nigerian citizens using the biometric system, facial information and fingerprints. Any Nigerian, irrespective of age, is eligible to apply. This blog post will show how to apply for a Nigerian Identification Number (NIN) in South Africa.

The Nigerian Identification Number (NIN) is a unique identifier issued to Nigerians, consisting of 11 digits. NIN is a new way of verifying identity in Nigeria. The NIN is used as an identity in conducting all forms of transactions, including voting, opening banking accounts, and obtaining a driver’s Licence, among others, in Nigeria. The process of obtaining a NIN is managed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

The Nigerian parliament established the agency through the National Identity Management Commission Act No. 23 of 2017. A governing board regulates NIMC. The board comprises members from different Nigerian government departments such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC), the Office of the Chief of Defense Staff, the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Department of Security Services (DSS), and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). 

NIMC Diaspora Registration: South Africa

Apart from local citizens, Nigerians living outside Nigeria can get a NIN identity. According to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), it launched a programme in 2019 to ensure that Nigerians living in the diaspora can enrol in the process of obtaining a NIN in the countries where they reside. Download the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) diaspora services fact sheet here.

Nigerians living in South Africa are no exception; they can register for NIN right here in South Africa. They can enrol for their NIN with Ficoven Investment Limited. Ficoven is one of the leading global enrolment agents for NIMC, with enrolment centres in more than 60 countries. Ficoven was officially appointed and licensed in 2020 by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to handle NIN applications in South Africa and the rest of Southern African countries, such as Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, etc. — the company’s enrolment license covers all the SADC countries where the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg oversees.

Ficoven, through its South African corporate representative, Danice Technologies, facilitates NIN applications at its branches in Johannesburg and Pretoria, as well as in Port Elizabeth. The company also operates a NIMC Enrolment Train that travels across all South African provinces to make NIN and BVN registration easier and stress-free for Nigerians living in South Africa and its neighbouring countries.

NIMC Diaspora Enrolment Centres For NIN Registration in South Africa

Below is a list of Ficoven – NIMC enrolment centres and their contact details across South Africa that carry out the NIN enrolments for Nigerians in South Africa.

Documents Required For NIMC Diaspora Registration

To apply for your NIN as a Nigerian living in South Africa, any of the following documents are required together with a BVN number:

• Copy of birth certificates (For children younger than 12.
• A Nigerian International Passport that has either expired or is still valid.
• Your BVN Number.

Application Process For NIMC Diaspora Registration

• Step 1: Contact us via phone or WhatsApp to schedule a booking. Upon confirmation, we will send you the enrollment forms.
• Step 2: Complete the enrollment forms along with the required documents.
• Step 3: Visit the Ficoven Enrolment Centre in Johannesburg, Pretoria, or any designated NIN enrollment locations across South Africa. Ensure you have all original and valid documents.
• Step 4: At the enrollment centre, you will undergo the process of taking photos and fingerprints.
• Step 5: Upon successful registration, you will receive an enrollment slip as proof of registration. Within 24 – 72 hours, your NIN will be generated, and a digital copy will be sent to your email address.  

Points to note:

• Minor applicants must be above 10 years old and accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardians who will help them complete the enrolment form. In addition, minor applicants should bring an original and valid birth certificate and a NIN identity of one of their Nigerian parents or legal guardians.
• Applicants who cannot read or write should be accompanied by a literate person who can complete the application process on their behalf.

Final Word

In a nutshell, in this blog post, we have looked at the meaning of NIN and what the application process entails for NIMC diaspora registration. We have also provided the steps to follow when completing the pre-enrolment and submitting documents for Nigerians living in South Africa.

Olunloyo Akindele Olufemi

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