The Nigeria Police Force on Monday announced an extension of the grace period for enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows, moving the new enforcement date to October 2, 2025.

Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, approved the extension following a surge in applications through the official portal.

Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement that the decision was influenced by the growing compliance of motorists.

“This decision follows a significant increase in applications via the official platform, showing heightened public compliance. The extra time will allow thorough scrutiny of each application to ensure permits go only to qualified individuals, in line with national security considerations,” Adejobi explained.

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Here is a step-by-step guide on how to obtain tinted glass permit

To get started, applicants must go to the Police Specialized Services Automation Project (POSSAP) portal at www.possap.gov.ng. They’ll need to sign up using either their National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), or Tax Identification Number (TIN).

1.            Visit https://possap.gov.ng and register using your NIN, BVN, or TIN.

2.            Fill in your correct personal details and click “Create Account.”

3.            A code will be sent to your email—enter it to verify your account.

4.            Log in using your email and password.

5.            Click “Select Service” and choose “Tinted Glass Permit.”

6.            Enter your vehicle information and upload required documents.

7.            Double-check your details, then submit.

8.            Make your payment online.

9.            You’ll be scheduled for a vehicle inspection and biometric capture at the nearest NPF Intelligence Department.