Everything Nigeria citizens need to know about applying for a United States visa. Updated July 2026.
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| Visa Type | B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa (issuance SUSPENDED for Nigerian nationals) |
| Application Fee | USD $185 (MRV fee) + $250 Visa Integrity Fee at issuance |
| Processing Time | Not currently being issued (suspension in force since 1 January 2026) |
| Maximum Stay | 6 months per entry (determined at port of entry) |
| Approx. Refusal Rate | 57% |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
SUSPENDED: under Presidential Proclamation 10998, effective 1 January 2026, entry of Nigerian nationals on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M and J visas is suspended. Nigeria is on the partial-restriction list, so other nonimmigrant categories continue but consular officers are directed to reduce their validity
Visas issued before 1 January 2026 were not revoked by the proclamation and remain valid
Exemptions exist, including lawful permanent residents and dual nationals travelling on a passport from an unaffected country
DS-160 online application required
In-person consular interview required (rarely waived)
$250 Visa Integrity Fee collected separately at visa issuance
Before preparing anything, check whether you fall under the Proclamation 10998 suspension: B-1/B-2, F, M and J issuance to Nigerian nationals is suspended as of 1 January 2026. If you qualify for an exemption, the consular interview is then the decisive factor, so be ready to explain your travel purpose, your ties to Nigeria and why you will return, in about two minutes.
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Yes. Nigeria citizens need a B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa (issuance SUSPENDED for Nigerian nationals) to visit United States. The application fee is USD $185 (MRV fee) + $250 Visa Integrity Fee at issuance and standard processing takes Not currently being issued (suspension in force since 1 January 2026). The approximate refusal rate for this corridor is 57%.
The B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa (issuance SUSPENDED for Nigerian nationals) application fee is USD $185 (MRV fee) + $250 Visa Integrity Fee at issuance. $250 Visa Integrity Fee collected separately at visa issuance Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Standard processing for Nigeria citizens applying for a United States B-1/B-2 Tourist Visa (issuance SUSPENDED for Nigerian nationals) takes Not currently being issued (suspension in force since 1 January 2026). Apply well in advance of your intended travel date to allow for potential delays.
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), Nigeria citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: SUSPENDED: under Presidential Proclamation 10998, effective 1 January 2026, entry of Nigerian nationals on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M and J visas is suspended. Nigeria is on the partial-restriction list, so other nonimmigrant categories continue but consular officers are directed to reduce their validity. Visas issued before 1 January 2026 were not revoked by the proclamation and remain valid. Exemptions exist, including lawful permanent residents and dual nationals travelling on a passport from an unaffected country. DS-160 online application required. In-person consular interview required (rarely waived). $250 Visa Integrity Fee collected separately at visa issuance. TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the Nigeria-United States corridor.
Before preparing anything, check whether you fall under the Proclamation 10998 suspension: B-1/B-2, F, M and J issuance to Nigerian nationals is suspended as of 1 January 2026. If you qualify for an exemption, the consular interview is then the decisive factor, so be ready to explain your travel purpose, your ties to Nigeria and why you will return, in about two minutes. The most common rejection causes for this corridor are incomplete documentation, insufficient financial evidence, and weak ties to Nigeria. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the Nigeria-United States route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: July 2026
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