The United States Department of State has reduced non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerians to a single-entry with a three-month validity period. This development was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, adding that U.S. non-immigrant visas issued before July 8, 2025, would retain their status and validity.
The statement reads in part, “We wish to underscore that, as is standard globally, visa reciprocity is a continuous process and is subject to review and change at any time, such as increasing or decreasing permitted entries and duration of validity.
“These standards are based on global technical and security benchmarks. The U.S. Mission is working with the government of Nigeria to ensure that Nigeria can meet the criteria.
“The United States values its longstanding relationship with Nigeria and remains committed to expanding our partnership based on mutual respect, shared security priorities, and economic opportunity, keeping both our countries safer and stronger.
“We commend the ongoing efforts by the Government of Nigeria’s immigration and security agencies to meet standards of international best practices. We continue to engage with Nigerian government officials to address the remaining challenges.
The statement further noted that “Nigerian travelers are encouraged to respect and adhere to the terms of their visas and ensure travel documents are authentic, accurate, and up to date.”
It further stated that the United States remained a dedicated collaborator in “deepening people-to-people ties with Nigeria” and also interested in “continued cooperation at all levels.”