{"id":70075,"date":"2025-07-09T10:35:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T10:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=70075"},"modified":"2025-07-09T10:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T10:35:09","slug":"u-s-slashes-nigerian-non-immigrant-visas-to-3-months-single-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/07\/09\/u-s-slashes-nigerian-non-immigrant-visas-to-3-months-single-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Slashes Nigerian Non-Immigrant Visas to 3 Months, Single Entry"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Onilede Titi Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n

The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced a major revision to its visa policy for Nigerian citizens, reducing the validity of most non-immigrant visas to three months and limiting them to single entry, effective Monday, July 8, 2025.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the Embassy said the decision followed a reciprocity review; an exercise aimed at aligning U.S. visa terms with Nigeria\u2019s treatment of American travelers.<\/p>\n

\u201cEffective July 8, 2025, the validity of most non-diplomatic, non-official visas issued to Nigerian nationals will be limited to three months and single entry,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

The change affects visa categories such as tourism, business, study, medical visits, and other short-term travel purposes.<\/p>\n

Previously, many Nigerian applicants received visas valid for two years with multiple entries.<\/p>\n

However, the Embassy clarified that current visa holders with longer validity and multiple entries can still use them as long as they remain unexpired and valid.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis policy is not retroactive,\u201d the Embassy emphasized.<\/p>\n

While the U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to strong bilateral ties and legitimate travel, it noted that visa reciprocity ensures fairness in how nations treat each other’s citizens.<\/p>\n

An Embassy official said Nigeria has maintained stricter visa terms for U.S. citizens for years, prompting the revised policy.<\/p>\n

The move has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria. Frequent travelers expressed concern over increased travel costs and inconvenience, while others urged the Nigerian government to re-evaluate its own visa policies to secure better terms for its citizens.<\/p>\n

Travel agents also reported a surge in inquiries from applicants hoping to beat the policy change deadline.<\/p>\n

The Embassy advised travelers to plan accordingly and comply fully with visa conditions to avoid future complications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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