The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the recent reduction in visa validity for most Nigerian nonimmigrant travelers is a result of a “global security and technical review,” not a political decision.
Addressing widespread speculation, the mission stated on Facebook on Friday that the change is not linked to Nigeria’s affiliations with BRICS, its stance on third-country deportees, or the introduction of e-visa policies.
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The statement explicitly read, “This reduction is not the result of any nation’s stance on third-country deportees, introduction of e-visa policies, or affiliations with groups like BRICS.”
Instead, the U.S. explained that the shortened validity period originates from an “ongoing global review of the use of U.S. visas by other countries using technical and security benchmarks to safeguard U.S. immigration systems.”
The embassy reiterated its commitment to bilateral cooperation with Nigeria and expressed its readiness to collaborate with Nigerian authorities to meet the necessary criteria. It concluded by stating that the goal is to ensure “safe, lawful, and mutually beneficial travel between our nations.”
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