U.S. Visa Application: 6 Requirements Nigerians Must Meet, Full List Emerges
- Six new requirements have been released for Nigerians applying for a visa to the United States of America (USA)
- The United States Mission in Nigeria has asked applicants to submit all social media usernames and handles
- The new requirements cover other aspects of the visa application and process for Nigerians travelling to the United States
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
FCT, Abuja - The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a new directive to visa applicants in Nigeria seeking to travel to America.
US visa applicants are expected to disclose all social media usernames and handles over the past five years.
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This is part of the US visa application process as announced by the United States Mission in Nigeria on Monday, August 18, 2025, via its X handle @USinNigeria
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As reported by The Nation, below are the six requirements for U.S. visa applicants in Nigeria.
Six requirements for U.S. visa applicants
1. Matching DS-160 confirmation number
US visa applications are expected to present a DS-160 visa application form with a barcode number (starts with “AA00”) that matches the one used to schedule your appointment.
The applicants whose barcode numbers do not match will not be allowed into the Consular Section or attend your interview.
2. Choose the correct appointment location
Applicants must attend their interview in the same location (Abuja or Lagos) they selected when submitting their DS-160 form.
3. Double-check your DS-160
It is advisable to check if the DS-160 barcode number matches the one in the appointment confirmation at least two weeks before an interview.
US visa applicants are advised not to reuse a DS-160 form from a previous application.
4. Fixing an incorrect DS-160 barcode
If the barcode is incorrect, applicants are to log into their AVITS account at least 10 days before an interview and create a support ticket to request a correction.
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5. Rescheduling if rejected
For applicants who were turned away because of mismatched barcode numbers, they are to correct the issue and then rebook a new appointment.
However, if the previous visa fee has expired, an applicant will need to pay a new fee before booking.
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6. Disclosure of all social media usernames and handles
Applicants must fill in all social media usernames and handles used over the past five years on the DS-160 visa application.
US revises visa reciprocity policy for Nigeria
Recall that the US announced that most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerians would be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.
The update was communicated in a statement issued by the US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria, and took immediate effect.
However, the statement clarified that all US non-immigrant visas issued before Tuesday, July 8, 2025, would retain their original status and validity.
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US announces 4 new requirements for visa interviews
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that the United States Embassy in Nigeria announced four major requirements for Nigerians applying for its visa interviews.
These four announcements were disclosed on the commission's website on Friday, April 11, adding that they will take effect on Tuesday, April 22.
According to the US Mission in Nigeria, interested applicants are to adhere to the requirements to avoid unwanted consequences.
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