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US Cuts Nigerian Visa Validity to Single-Entry, Three-Month Term

Officials say the change enforces reciprocity with Nigeria’s unimplemented five-year visa commitment.

Passengers gather as they check-in their luggages at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria September 30, 2022. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo

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.