immigrant visas.

U.S. new security-driven proclamation limits tourist, student and some immigrant visas for Nigerians and citizens of 18 other countries, with exemptions.

United States will begin a partial suspension of visa issuance to Nigerian citizens on January 1, 2026, under a new presidential proclamation aimed at tightening border controls and strengthening national security.

U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced Monday December 22, 2025, that the restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.

Nigeria is among 19