Most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic U.S. visas for Nigerians will now be single entry with only three months validity. This United States Department of State’s update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerians was announced Tuesday in a press release issued by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja.
“Most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period,” the press release stated.
The new visa restrictions come into effect immediately, but US non-immigrant visas issued before July 8, 2025, remain valid.
The statement indicated that the move is part of the Department’s global visa reciprocity process, described by the embassy as “a continuous process and is subject to review and change at any time, such as increasing or decreasing permitted entries and duration of validity.”
The U.S. stated that the policy update aims to maintain the integrity of its immigration systems through strict visa criteria and standards.
The embassy stated that the U.S. Mission is collaborating with Nigerian authorities to achieve these established benchmarks.
Such standard criteria include issuing secure travel documents with verified traveler identities, implementing measures to limit overstays by travelers on U.S. visas, and sharing relevant security and/or criminal record information to protect public safety.
Even with the new restrictions, the embassy has reiterated U.S. commitment to maintaining good diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The embassy advised Nigerian travelers to comply with visa regulations. The statement noted that travelers should follow the terms of their visas and ensure that all travel documents are valid, accurate, and current.
