US Embassy halts visa services in Abuja, issues security warning
The United States Mission in Nigeria has suspended visa appointments at its Embassy in Abuja. The suspension was announced via the mission’s official X handle, with applicants advised to check their emails for updates on rescheduling. While the Abuja office remains closed for visa services, the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos continues its operations. The embassy has also highlighted ongoing security concerns and advised American citizens to take extra precautions.
What we know
- The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has suspended all visa appointments, notifying applicants to await rescheduling details.
- Visa operations at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos are unaffected and remain open.
- Emergency and appointment-based services for American citizens are still available at the Abuja embassy.
- The United States has issued a security advisory, expanding its Nigeria travel blacklist to 23 states and warning of increased risks such as crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.
- Americans in Nigeria are urged to enrol in safety programmes, avoid large gatherings, and maintain independent evacuation plans.
