The United States has implemented stricter visa regulations for Nigerian citizens, aligning its policies with Nigeria’s short-term visa framework for U.S. citizens. Effective July 8, 2025, most non-immigrant visas, including tourist and business visas, issued to Nigerians will now be single-entry and valid for only three months.
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria confirmed the change in a statement released on Tuesday, emphasizing that the policy adjustment is part of a broader reciprocal non-immigrant visa update affecting several countries. “Effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period,” the statement read. It clarified that visas issued before July 8, 2025, remain unaffected and will retain their original status and validity.
The embassy noted that visa reciprocity is a dynamic process, subject to ongoing review, which could lead to further changes in entry permissions or validity periods. The policy shift reflects the U.S. government’s response to Nigeria’s visa restrictions on American citizens, though specific details of Nigeria’s policies were not outlined in the statement.
As the new regulations take effect, Nigerian travelers seeking U.S. visas are advised to plan accordingly, given the reduced flexibility of the single-entry, three-month visa framework.
