Overview

• Effective July 8, 2025, most new non-immigrant and non-official visas issued to Nigerian citizens are limited to a single entry with a three-month validity period.
• Visas issued to Nigerians before July 8 retain their prior multi-entry status and validity periods.
• The State Department says the change reciprocates Nigeria’s visa restrictions on American travelers and aligns with a broader global review of reciprocal non-immigrant visa policies.
• US officials cite security benchmarks—such as secure travel documents, overstay controls and information sharing—as key criteria underpinning the updated visa rules.
• Diplomatic discussions continue as Nigeria has yet to implement its 2023 pledge to offer five-year visas to US citizens and officials work toward mutual reciprocity.