US Embassy Abuja stops routine visa processing, directs applicants to Lagos

The US Embassy in Abuja has stopped processing routine visa applications, directing applicants to the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.According to the latest visa advisory, the change took effect on August 1, 2026, with routine visa services now available only at the Consulate General in Lagos.The embassy said applicants who already had appointments scheduled in Abuja would still be attended to, although some appointments may have been rescheduled.Applicants with appointments in Abuja have been