The embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria has announced that its operation will be moved to a new visa services provider from August 26, 2024.
It made the announcement in a tweet via its verified X handle on Wednesday.
The embassy said Nigerian applicants who had already booked an appointment date would no longer have access to the U.S. travel website from August 16, however, adequate provisions are being made for the existing and prospective applicants as it migrates to a new service provider.
The statement read:
Attention Nigerian Visa Applicants!
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos are moving to a new visa services provider on August 26, 2024. Here’s what you need to know: Interviews on or before August 16, 2024: No action needed. Continue using ustraveldocs.com.
Interviews between August 16 and August 26, 2024: Print your appointment confirmation before August 16. Attend your interview as scheduled.
Interviews on or after August 26, 2024: Print your appointment confirmation before August 16. Visit the new visa services website from August 26 to create a new account.
Important Dates: August 8: Last day to pay visa fees in cash at the bank.
August 15: Last day to access ustraveldocs.com.
August 21: Last day to drop off documents at Premium Delivery locations.
August 23: Last day to drop off documents at regular courier locations.
August 26: New visa appointment website goes live.
For more details, visit the U.S. Embassy website: ng.usembassy.gov/attention-visa
