Lagos, Nigeria — April 18, 2025
In a significant update for Nigerian visa applicants, the United States Embassy has announced revised visa interview requirements that will come into effect on April 22, 2025. This announcement, made via a statement from the US mission on Friday, outlines new procedural guidelines that applicants must adhere to when attending interviews in the embassy’s offices located in Abuja and Lagos.
Key among the new requirements is the necessity for all applicants to present a completed DS-160 visa application form. Crucially, this form must feature a confirmation barcode that begins with “AA,” followed by two zeros. The embassy has stressed that this barcode must match the one used to schedule the interview appointment online.
Failure to comply with this new requirement will have serious implications for applicants. The embassy has made it clear that any individual who does not present matching barcode information will be denied entry to the consular section and disqualified from the interview altogether. This stringent measure underscores the embassy’s commitment to streamlining the visa application process and enhancing security protocols.
As the deadline for the new requirements approaches, the embassy has encouraged applicants to double-check their forms and appointment confirmations to ensure compliance. It is advisable for potential applicants to familiarize themselves with the DS-160 application process and to allocate sufficient time to gather all necessary documents ahead of their scheduled interviews.
The embassy’s decision to revise these requirements has sparked discussions among potential travelers and immigration advocates, as the changes aim to improve the efficiency of the visa application process while maintaining necessary security measures.
For further updates and detailed information on the visa application process, applicants are encouraged to visit the official website of the United States Embassy in Nigeria.
For inquiries, applicants can reach out to the embassy’s visa information center or consult the embassy’s website for comprehensive guides and resources regarding the new requirements.
