Passport Delays Worsen Ink Shortage and Printing Machine Deficit Frustrate Citizens

According to the details, the citizens already frustrated by a shortage of lamination paper and printing machines – are now experiencing an ink shortage issue further delaying the printing of passports.

Sources indicate that if senior officials do not address the ink shortage promptly, passport issuance delays will worsen.

Additionally, there are plans to transition the Directorate of Passports and Immigration into an authority, contributing to the ongoing issues.

It is pertinent to mention here that the federal government decided to procure more machines for printing passports.

The Deputy General (DG) of Passports and Immigration has prepared a requisition and sent it to the Ministry of Interior.

The authorities stated that a total of six desktops, and two e-passport machines will be procured, adding that the new machines can print 1000 passports in 1 hour.