The United States Department of State has introduced a new visa policy affecting Nigerian citizens, significantly limiting the validity and entry allowance for most non-immigrant travel to the U.S.
In a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, the American government announced that “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.”
The new policy, which took immediate effect on Tuesday, is expected to impact a wide range of Nigerian applicants seeking short-term travel to the United States for business, tourism, or other temporary purposes.
“These visa changes are now in effect,” the US Embassy stated, adding that previously issued visas will remain valid.
For Nigerians who already hold valid US non-immigrant visas, the embassy offered some reprieve.
“Those US non-immigrant visas issued before July 8, 2025, will retain their status and validity,” the embassy clarified.
Here are the 31 African countries affected by 3-month US visa validity
1. Angola
2. Benin
3. Burkina Faso
4. Burundi
5. Cabo Verde
6. Cameroon
7. Chad
8. Congo Brazzaville
9. Congo DR
10. Cote d’Ivoire
11. Equatorial Guinea
12. Eritrea
13. Ethiopia
14. Gambia
15. Ghana
16. Libya
17. Madagascar
18. Malawi
19. Mozambique
20. Niger
21. Nigeria
22. Sao Tome and Principe
23. Sierra Leone
24. Somalia
25. South Sudan
26. Sudan
27. Tanzania
28. Togo
29. Uganda
30. Zambia
31. Zimbabwe