Address: Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central District Area, Abuja, Nigeria
Website: ng.usembassy.gov
Telephone: (234) 9 461 4000
Email: consularabuja@state.gov
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8AM – 4PM
USA Visa Application
Nigerian passport holders require a visa to travel to the US and application can be done at the US Department of State Consular Electronic Application Center. Travellers can apply for their US visa a maximum of three months before their date of travel.
The B-2 Visitor Visa allows the holder to stay in the United States for up to six months at a time. The validity of the visa is usually about two years.
Find out more about the Business (B-1) visa.
Note: Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the date of return.
The wait time for appointments can be up to two months, while the processing time for the USA visa application is usually between five to fifteen days. These times can vary depending on the type of application submitted, whether the application is complete, and the volume of received applications.
If your visa is approved, your passport with the US visa will be delivered to the pick-up location you specified when you scheduled your appointment, or couriered to your chosen address.
The non-refundable USA Visa Application fee for business and tourist visas is about ₦57,680.00 (about US$140). Payments can be made in cash at a GTBank branch or online. They are also subject to change whenever the embassy deems it fit.
Note: You will need to present your passport when you make a payment at a GTBank branch. You should also ensure you receive a receipt when making the payment, as you will need to provide this when you attend your interview.
Travellers will need the following for their USA visa application:
Your USA visa application can be submitted online via the US Department of State website but you will be required to attend the visa interview in person at the embassy or consulate general.
Address: Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central District Area, Abuja, Nigeria
Website: ng.usembassy.gov
Telephone: (234) 9 461 4000
Email: consularabuja@state.gov
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8AM – 4PM
Address: 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Nigeria
Website: ng.usembassy.gov
Telephone: (234) 1 460 3600
Email: lagosniv@state.gov
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7 AM – 4 PM Friday: 7 AM – 1 PM
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