U.S. RESTRICTS NIGERIANS, OTHERS TO SINGLE ENTRY, THREE-MONTH VISAS

Beginning from today Nigerians successful applicants for United States (U.S.) non-immigrant visitation will be granted a maximum three-month, single entry visas.

The U.S. embassy in Abuja announced the State Department decision yesterday.

It explained that many other countries are also affected by the action.

Before now, a regular Nigerian visitor to the United States was granted up to five-year visa depending on eligibility.

The latest development, according to the embassy, is based on reciprocity.

In a statement the embassy said: ”The United States Department of State has announced updates to its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy, impacting several countries, including Nigeria.

“Effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.