The United States Embassy in Abuja has suspended all visa appointments in the nation’s capital following rising security concerns.
Affected applicants have been advised to monitor their email inboxes for updates on rescheduled dates, while visa processing continues at the United States Consulate General Lagos.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the embassy noted that services for U.S. citizens remain available but are limited to scheduled and emergency cases.
The move follows a directive from the United States Department of State approving the departure of nonessential personnel and their families from Abuja, citing a deteriorating security situation.
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A revised travel advisory now urges Americans to reconsider travel to Nigeria, pointing to risks including crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest, and limited healthcare services.
While Nigeria remains under a Level 3 advisory, several states—Borno State, Yobe State, Taraba State, Kaduna State, Kano State, Katsina State, and Zamfara State—are classified under Level 4, indicating a “Do Not Travel” warning due to severe security threats.
The development has raised concern among travellers and visa applicants, with uncertainty growing over safety conditions and the continuity of diplomatic operations in the country.
